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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.55, 3,439.66 and 1,373.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.55, 3,439.66 and 1,373.45 is: 1,895.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.55 : 3,439.66 = 1,373.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.55/3,439.66 = 1,373.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.55x = 3,439.66 × 1,373.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.55x = 4,724,201.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,724,201.03/2,492.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.33

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