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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.13, 3,439.15 and 1,373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.13, 3,439.15 and 1,373.12 is: 1,894.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.13 : 3,439.15 = 1,373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.13/3,439.15 = 1,373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.13x = 3,439.15 × 1,373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.13x = 4,722,365.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,722,365.65/2,492.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.91

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