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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.75, 3,498.44 and 1,920.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.75, 3,498.44 and 1,920.86 is: 2,880.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.75 : 3,498.44 = 1,920.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.75/3,498.44 = 1,920.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.75x = 3,498.44 × 1,920.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.75x = 6,720,029.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,720,029.96/2,332.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,880.73

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