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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.44, 4,030.11 and 1,740.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.44, 4,030.11 and 1,740.90 is: 2,402.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.44 : 4,030.11 = 1,740.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.44/4,030.11 = 1,740.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.44x = 4,030.11 × 1,740.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.44x = 7,016,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,016,018.50/2,920.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,402.38

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