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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.39, 3,739.94 and 2,100.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.39, 3,739.94 and 2,100.56 is: 3,151.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.39 : 3,739.94 = 2,100.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.39/3,739.94 = 2,100.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.39x = 3,739.94 × 2,100.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.39x = 7,855,939.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,855,939.16/2,492.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.98

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