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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.24, 2,822.72 and 1,920.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.24, 2,822.72 and 1,920.12 is: 2,650.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.24 : 2,822.72 = 1,920.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.24/2,822.72 = 1,920.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.24x = 2,822.72 × 1,920.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.24x = 5,419,961.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,419,961.13/2,045.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.04

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