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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.56, 3,134.24 and 1,920.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.56, 3,134.24 and 1,920.24 is: 2,648.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.56 : 3,134.24 = 1,920.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.56/3,134.24 = 1,920.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.56x = 3,134.24 × 1,920.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.56x = 6,018,493.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,018,493.02/2,272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,648.33

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