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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.08, 2,766.87 and 920.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.08, 2,766.87 and 920.30 is: 1,380.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.08 : 2,766.87 = 920.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.08/2,766.87 = 920.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.08x = 2,766.87 × 920.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.08x = 2,546,350.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,350.46/1,845.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.08

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