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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.64, 4,031.25 and 1,802.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.64, 4,031.25 and 1,802.54 is: 2,487.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.64 : 4,031.25 = 1,802.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.64/4,031.25 = 1,802.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.64x = 4,031.25 × 1,802.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.64x = 7,266,489.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,266,489.38/2,920.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.98

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