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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.48, 3,439.71 and 1,373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.48, 3,439.71 and 1,373.50 is: 1,895.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.48 : 3,439.71 = 1,373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.48/3,439.71 = 1,373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.48x = 3,439.71 × 1,373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.48x = 4,724,441.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,724,441.69/2,492.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.48

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