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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.30, 3,744.87 and 1,920.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.30, 3,744.87 and 1,920.58 is: 2,880.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.30 : 3,744.87 = 1,920.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.30/3,744.87 = 1,920.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.30x = 3,744.87 × 1,920.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.30x = 7,192,322.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,192,322.42/2,497.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,880.04

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