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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.48, 3,994.54 and 2,493.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.48, 3,994.54 and 2,493.32 is: 3,443.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.48 : 3,994.54 = 2,493.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.48/3,994.54 = 2,493.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.48x = 3,994.54 × 2,493.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.48x = 9,959,666.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,959,666.47/2,892.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.30

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