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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.77, 3,806.62 and 1,920.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.77, 3,806.62 and 1,920.61 is: 2,649.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.77 : 3,806.62 = 1,920.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.77/3,806.62 = 1,920.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.77x = 3,806.62 × 1,920.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.77x = 7,311,032.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,311,032.44/2,759.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,649.15

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