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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.52, 4,383.44 and 1,534.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.52, 4,383.44 and 1,534.80 is: 2,303.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.52 : 4,383.44 = 1,534.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.52/4,383.44 = 1,534.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.52x = 4,383.44 × 1,534.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.52x = 6,727,703.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,727,703.71/2,920.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.60

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