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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.68, 3,023.48 and 920.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.68, 3,023.48 and 920.36 is: 1,380.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.68 : 3,023.48 = 920.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.68/3,023.48 = 920.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.68x = 3,023.48 × 920.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.68x = 2,782,690.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,690.05/2,015.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.52

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