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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.58, 3,737.56 and 1,323.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.58, 3,737.56 and 1,323.24 is: 1,984.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.58 : 3,737.56 = 1,323.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.58/3,737.56 = 1,323.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.58x = 3,737.56 × 1,323.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.58x = 4,945,688.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,945,688.89/2,492.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.16

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