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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.13, 4,381.48 and 1,533.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.13, 4,381.48 and 1,533.14 is: 2,300.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.13 : 4,381.48 = 1,533.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.13/4,381.48 = 1,533.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.13x = 4,381.48 × 1,533.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.13x = 6,717,418.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,717,418.69/2,920.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.38

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