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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.19, 3,439.17 and 1,373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.19, 3,439.17 and 1,373.10 is: 1,894.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.19 : 3,439.17 = 1,373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.19/3,439.17 = 1,373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.19x = 3,439.17 × 1,373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.19x = 4,722,324.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,722,324.33/2,492.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.85

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