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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.20, 3,961.92 and 1,692.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.20, 3,961.92 and 1,692.48 is: 2,335.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.20 : 3,961.92 = 1,692.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.20/3,961.92 = 1,692.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.20x = 3,961.92 × 1,692.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.20x = 6,705,470.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,705,470.36/2,871.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,335.42

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