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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.98, 4,029.80 and 1,926.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.98, 4,029.80 and 1,926.74 is: 2,658.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.98 : 4,029.80 = 1,926.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.98/4,029.80 = 1,926.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.98x = 4,029.80 × 1,926.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.98x = 7,764,376.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,764,376.85/2,920.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.14

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