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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.42, 3,024.98 and 920.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.42, 3,024.98 and 920.89 is: 1,381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.42 : 3,024.98 = 920.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.42/3,024.98 = 920.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.42x = 3,024.98 × 920.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.42x = 2,785,669.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785,669.23/2,016.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.50

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