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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920, 4,363.92 and 2,340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920, 4,363.92 and 2,340.16 is: 3,497.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920 : 4,363.92 = 2,340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920/4,363.92 = 2,340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920x = 4,363.92 × 2,340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920x = 10,212,271.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,212,271.03/2,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.35

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