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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.82, 4,373.55 and 2,237.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.82, 4,373.55 and 2,237.30 is: 3,350.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.82 : 4,373.55 = 2,237.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.82/4,373.55 = 2,237.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.82x = 4,373.55 × 2,237.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.82x = 9,784,943.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,784,943.42/2,920.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.07

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