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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.29, 3,439.51 and 1,373.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.29, 3,439.51 and 1,373.47 is: 1,895.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.29 : 3,439.51 = 1,373.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.29/3,439.51 = 1,373.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.29x = 3,439.51 × 1,373.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.29x = 4,724,051.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,724,051.77/2,492.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.47

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