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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.12, 3,024.36 and 920.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.12, 3,024.36 and 920.28 is: 1,380.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.12 : 3,024.36 = 920.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.12/3,024.36 = 920.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.12x = 3,024.36 × 920.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.12x = 2,783,258.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,783,258.02/2,016.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.50

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