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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.24, 3,025.37 and 920.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.24, 3,025.37 and 920.37 is: 1,381.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.24 : 3,025.37 = 920.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.24/3,025.37 = 920.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.24x = 3,025.37 × 920.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.24x = 2,784,459.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,459.79/2,016.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.02

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