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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.72, 4,381.12 and 1,630.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.72, 4,381.12 and 1,630.40 is: 2,445.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.72 : 4,381.12 = 1,630.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.72/4,381.12 = 1,630.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.72x = 4,381.12 × 1,630.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.72x = 7,142,978.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,142,978.05/2,920.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.62

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