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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.76, 3,439.88 and 1,445.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.76, 3,439.88 and 1,445.16 is: 1,994.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.76 : 3,439.88 = 1,445.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.76/3,439.88 = 1,445.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.76x = 3,439.88 × 1,445.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.76x = 4,971,176.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971,176.98/2,492.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.25

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