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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.36, 4,029.40 and 1,872.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.36, 4,029.40 and 1,872.76 is: 2,583.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.36 : 4,029.40 = 1,872.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.36/4,029.40 = 1,872.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.36x = 4,029.40 × 1,872.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.36x = 7,546,099.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,546,099.14/2,920.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.96

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