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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.05, 3,870.38 and 1,920.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.05, 3,870.38 and 1,920.53 is: 2,649.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.05 : 3,870.38 = 1,920.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.05/3,870.38 = 1,920.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.05x = 3,870.38 × 1,920.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.05x = 7,433,166.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,433,166.35/2,805.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,649.93

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