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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.60, 3,371.04 and 1,920.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.60, 3,371.04 and 1,920.72 is: 2,647.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.60 : 3,371.04 = 1,920.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.60/3,371.04 = 1,920.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.60x = 3,371.04 × 1,920.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.60x = 6,474,823.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,474,823.95/2,445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.54

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