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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.72, 4,373.16 and 2,395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.72, 4,373.16 and 2,395.12 is: 3,586.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.72 : 4,373.16 = 2,395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.72/4,373.16 = 2,395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.72x = 4,373.16 × 2,395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.72x = 10,474,242.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,474,242.98/2,920.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.19

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