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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.58, 4,029.66 and 1,785.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.58, 4,029.66 and 1,785.95 is: 2,464.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.58 : 4,029.66 = 1,785.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.58/4,029.66 = 1,785.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.58x = 4,029.66 × 1,785.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.58x = 7,196,781.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,196,781.35/2,920.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,464.16

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