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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.69, 4,030.55 and 1,872.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.69, 4,030.55 and 1,872.75 is: 2,584.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.69 : 4,030.55 = 1,872.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.69/4,030.55 = 1,872.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.69x = 4,030.55 × 1,872.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.69x = 7,548,212.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,548,212.51/2,920.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,584.39

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