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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.43, 3,439.82 and 1,373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.43, 3,439.82 and 1,373.48 is: 1,895.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.43 : 3,439.82 = 1,373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.43/3,439.82 = 1,373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.43x = 3,439.82 × 1,373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.43x = 4,724,523.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,724,523.97/2,492.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.55

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