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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.98, 3,440.15 and 1,373.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.98, 3,440.15 and 1,373.85 is: 1,895.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.98 : 3,440.15 = 1,373.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.98/3,440.15 = 1,373.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.98x = 3,440.15 × 1,373.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.98x = 4,726,266.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,726,266.41/2,492.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.83

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