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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.96, 3,740.58 and 1,259.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.96, 3,740.58 and 1,259.72 is: 1,890.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.96 : 3,740.58 = 1,259.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.96/3,740.58 = 1,259.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.96x = 3,740.58 × 1,259.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.96x = 4,712,083.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,712,083.44/2,492.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.16

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