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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.76, 4,381.14 and 1,458.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.76, 4,381.14 and 1,458.44 is: 2,187.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.76 : 4,381.14 = 1,458.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.76/4,381.14 = 1,458.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.76x = 4,381.14 × 1,458.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.76x = 6,389,629.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,389,629.82/2,920.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,187.66

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