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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.83, 4,380.03 and 1,072.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.83, 4,380.03 and 1,072.02 is: 1,607.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.83 : 4,380.03 = 1,072.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.83/4,380.03 = 1,072.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.83x = 4,380.03 × 1,072.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.83x = 4,695,479.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,695,479.76/2,920.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.58

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