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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.72, 3,439.94 and 1,373.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.72, 3,439.94 and 1,373.64 is: 1,895.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.72 : 3,439.94 = 1,373.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.72/3,439.94 = 1,373.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.72x = 3,439.94 × 1,373.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.72x = 4,725,238.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,725,238.76/2,492.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.61

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