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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.64, 4,380.96 and 1,189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.64, 4,380.96 and 1,189.28 is: 1,783.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.64 : 4,380.96 = 1,189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.64/4,380.96 = 1,189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.64x = 4,380.96 × 1,189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.64x = 5,210,188.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,210,188.11/2,920.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.92

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