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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.83, 4,041.72 and 1,880.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.83, 4,041.72 and 1,880.72 is: 2,597.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.83 : 4,041.72 = 1,880.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.83/4,041.72 = 1,880.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.83x = 4,041.72 × 1,880.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.83x = 7,601,323.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,601,323.43/2,926.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.12

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