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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.78, 4,101.98 and 1,920.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.78, 4,101.98 and 1,920.71 is: 2,876.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.78 : 4,101.98 = 1,920.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.78/4,101.98 = 1,920.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.78x = 4,101.98 × 1,920.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.78x = 7,878,693.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,878,693.50/2,738.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,876.72

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