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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.19, 3,439.26 and 1,373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.19, 3,439.26 and 1,373.18 is: 1,895.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.19 : 3,439.26 = 1,373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.19/3,439.26 = 1,373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.19x = 3,439.26 × 1,373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.19x = 4,722,705.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,722,705.85/2,492.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.00

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