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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.34, 4,362.42 and 2,627.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.34, 4,362.42 and 2,627.37 is: 3,924.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.34 : 4,362.42 = 2,627.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.34/4,362.42 = 2,627.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.34x = 4,362.42 × 2,627.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.34x = 11,461,701.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,461,701.29/2,920.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.78

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