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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.31, 4,032.75 and 1,874.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.31, 4,032.75 and 1,874.19 is: 2,588.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.31 : 4,032.75 = 1,874.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.31/4,032.75 = 1,874.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.31x = 4,032.75 × 1,874.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.31x = 7,558,139.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,558,139.72/2,920.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.13

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