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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.92, 3,440.18 and 1,373.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.92, 3,440.18 and 1,373.96 is: 1,896.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.92 : 3,440.18 = 1,373.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.92/3,440.18 = 1,373.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.92x = 3,440.18 × 1,373.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.92x = 4,726,669.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,726,669.71/2,492.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.04

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