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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.19, 4,374.62 and 2,592.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.19, 4,374.62 and 2,592.95 is: 3,884.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.19 : 4,374.62 = 2,592.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.19/4,374.62 = 2,592.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.19x = 4,374.62 × 2,592.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.19x = 11,343,168.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,343,168.90/2,920.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.39

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