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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.49, 3,439.59 and 1,373.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.49, 3,439.59 and 1,373.39 is: 1,895.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.49 : 3,439.59 = 1,373.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.49/3,439.59 = 1,373.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.49x = 3,439.59 × 1,373.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.49x = 4,723,881.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,723,881.31/2,492.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.25

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