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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.56, 3,439.76 and 1,373.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.56, 3,439.76 and 1,373.54 is: 1,895.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.56 : 3,439.76 = 1,373.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.56/3,439.76 = 1,373.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.56x = 3,439.76 × 1,373.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.56x = 4,724,647.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,724,647.95/2,492.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.50

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