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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.26, 3,658.41 and 1,920.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.26, 3,658.41 and 1,920.54 is: 2,875.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.26 : 3,658.41 = 1,920.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.26/3,658.41 = 1,920.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.26x = 3,658.41 × 1,920.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.26x = 7,026,122.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,026,122.74/2,443.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,875.72

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