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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.89, 4,398.45 and 2,104.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.89, 4,398.45 and 2,104.82 is: 3,169.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.89 : 4,398.45 = 2,104.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.89/4,398.45 = 2,104.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.89x = 4,398.45 × 2,104.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.89x = 9,257,923.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,257,923.54/2,920.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.56

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