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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.76, 4,344.36 and 1,925.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.76, 4,344.36 and 1,925.92 is: 2,883.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.76 : 4,344.36 = 1,925.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.76/4,344.36 = 1,925.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.76x = 4,344.36 × 1,925.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.76x = 8,366,889.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,366,889.81/2,901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,883.38

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