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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.63, 4,030.47 and 1,872.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.63, 4,030.47 and 1,872.69 is: 2,584.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.63 : 4,030.47 = 1,872.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.63/4,030.47 = 1,872.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.63x = 4,030.47 × 1,872.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.63x = 7,547,806.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,547,806.11/2,920.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,584.31

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