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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.78, 4,383.15 and 1,276.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.78, 4,383.15 and 1,276.38 is: 1,915.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.78 : 4,383.15 = 1,276.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.78/4,383.15 = 1,276.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.78x = 4,383.15 × 1,276.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.78x = 5,594,560.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,594,560.21/2,920.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.43

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