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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.86, 3,440.14 and 1,373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.86, 3,440.14 and 1,373.74 is: 1,895.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.86 : 3,440.14 = 1,373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.86/3,440.14 = 1,373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.86x = 3,440.14 × 1,373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.86x = 4,725,857.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,725,857.92/2,492.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.76

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