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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.72, 4,026.41 and 1,800.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.72, 4,026.41 and 1,800.91 is: 2,482.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.72 : 4,026.41 = 1,800.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.72/4,026.41 = 1,800.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.72x = 4,026.41 × 1,800.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.72x = 7,251,196.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,251,196.47/2,920.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,482.68

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