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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.78, 3,440.07 and 1,373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.78, 3,440.07 and 1,373.72 is: 1,895.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.78 : 3,440.07 = 1,373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.78/3,440.07 = 1,373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.78x = 3,440.07 × 1,373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.78x = 4,725,675.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,725,675.76/2,492.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.75

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