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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.70, 3,974.19 and 1,920.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.70, 3,974.19 and 1,920.46 is: 2,877.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.70 : 3,974.19 = 1,920.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.70/3,974.19 = 1,920.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.70x = 3,974.19 × 1,920.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.70x = 7,632,272.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,632,272.93/2,652.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,877.17

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