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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.48, 4,381.30 and 1,071.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.48, 4,381.30 and 1,071.62 is: 1,607.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.48 : 4,381.30 = 1,071.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.48/4,381.30 = 1,071.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.48x = 4,381.30 × 1,071.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.48x = 4,695,066.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,695,066.80/2,920.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.63

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