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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.19, 3,708.86 and 2,409.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.19, 3,708.86 and 2,409.14 is: 3,585.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.19 : 3,708.86 = 2,409.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.19/3,708.86 = 2,409.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.19x = 3,708.86 × 2,409.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.19x = 8,935,144.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,935,144.44/2,492.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.27

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