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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.40, 3,603.52 and 1,920.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.40, 3,603.52 and 1,920.40 is: 2,875.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.40 : 3,603.52 = 1,920.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.40/3,603.52 = 1,920.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.40x = 3,603.52 × 1,920.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.40x = 6,920,199.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,920,199.81/2,406.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,875.75

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