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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.71, 3,439.92 and 1,373.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.71, 3,439.92 and 1,373.77 is: 1,895.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.71 : 3,439.92 = 1,373.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.71/3,439.92 = 1,373.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.71x = 3,439.92 × 1,373.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.71x = 4,725,658.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,725,658.90/2,492.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.79

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