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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.56, 2,977.92 and 1,920.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.56, 2,977.92 and 1,920.36 is: 2,652.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.56 : 2,977.92 = 1,920.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.56/2,977.92 = 1,920.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.56x = 2,977.92 × 1,920.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.56x = 5,718,678.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,718,678.45/2,155.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,652.99

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