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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.91, 3,440.21 and 1,373.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.91, 3,440.21 and 1,373.90 is: 1,895.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.91 : 3,440.21 = 1,373.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.91/3,440.21 = 1,373.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.91x = 3,440.21 × 1,373.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.91x = 4,726,480.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,726,480.45/2,492.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.97

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