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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.01, 4,379.76 and 1,071.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.01, 4,379.76 and 1,071.05 is: 1,606.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.01 : 4,379.76 = 1,071.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.01/4,379.76 = 1,071.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.01x = 4,379.76 × 1,071.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.01x = 4,690,920.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,690,920.05/2,920.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.48

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