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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.67, 3,022.65 and 920.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.67, 3,022.65 and 920.73 is: 1,380.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.67 : 3,022.65 = 920.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.67/3,022.65 = 920.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.67x = 3,022.65 × 920.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.67x = 2,783,044.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,783,044.53/2,015.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.70

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