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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.11, 3,439.04 and 1,357.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.11, 3,439.04 and 1,357.81 is: 1,873.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.11 : 3,439.04 = 1,357.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.11/3,439.04 = 1,357.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.11x = 3,439.04 × 1,357.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.11x = 4,669,547.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,669,547.52/2,492.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.73

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