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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.87, 3,440.14 and 1,430.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.87, 3,440.14 and 1,430.82 is: 1,974.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.87 : 3,440.14 = 1,430.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.87/3,440.14 = 1,430.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.87x = 3,440.14 × 1,430.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.87x = 4,922,217.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,922,217.54/2,492.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.52

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