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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.48, 3,739 and 2,034.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.48, 3,739 and 2,034.16 is: 3,051.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.48 : 3,739 = 2,034.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.48/3,739 = 2,034.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.48x = 3,739 × 2,034.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.48x = 7,605,724.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,605,724.24/2,492.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.47

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