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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.02, 4,377.20 and 1,276.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.02, 4,377.20 and 1,276.26 is: 1,913.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.02 : 4,377.20 = 1,276.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.02/4,377.20 = 1,276.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.02x = 4,377.20 × 1,276.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.02x = 5,586,438.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,586,438.89/2,920.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.15

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