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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.49, 4,373.72 and 1,602.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.49, 4,373.72 and 1,602.27 is: 2,399.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.49 : 4,373.72 = 1,602.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.49/4,373.72 = 1,602.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.49x = 4,373.72 × 1,602.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.49x = 7,007,872.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,007,872.33/2,920.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,399.56

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