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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.74, 4,031.52 and 1,872.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.74, 4,031.52 and 1,872.78 is: 2,585.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.74 : 4,031.52 = 1,872.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.74/4,031.52 = 1,872.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.74x = 4,031.52 × 1,872.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.74x = 7,550,150.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,550,150.03/2,920.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.01

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