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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.90, 3,441.36 and 1,895.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.90, 3,441.36 and 1,895.58 is: 2,616.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.90 : 3,441.36 = 1,895.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.90/3,441.36 = 1,895.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.90x = 3,441.36 × 1,895.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.90x = 6,523,373.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,523,373.19/2,492.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,616.78

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