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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.93, 3,497.90 and 1,920.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.93, 3,497.90 and 1,920.20 is: 2,880.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.93 : 3,497.90 = 1,920.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.93/3,497.90 = 1,920.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.93x = 3,497.90 × 1,920.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.93x = 6,716,666.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,716,666.72/2,331.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,880.30

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