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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.79, 3,440.00 and 1,373.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.79, 3,440.00 and 1,373.73 is: 1,895.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.79 : 3,440.00 = 1,373.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.79/3,440.00 = 1,373.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.79x = 3,440.00 × 1,373.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.79x = 4,725,624.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,725,624.33/2,492.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.72

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