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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.24, 4,380.99 and 1,071.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.24, 4,380.99 and 1,071.34 is: 1,607.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.24 : 4,380.99 = 1,071.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.24/4,380.99 = 1,071.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.24x = 4,380.99 × 1,071.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.24x = 4,693,529.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,693,529.83/2,920.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.24

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