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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.16, 4,376.58 and 2,301.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.16, 4,376.58 and 2,301.41 is: 3,449.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.16 : 4,376.58 = 2,301.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.16/4,376.58 = 2,301.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.16x = 4,376.58 × 2,301.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.16x = 10,072,283.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,072,283.09/2,920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.23

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