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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.24, 3,025.86 and 920.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.24, 3,025.86 and 920.86 is: 1,381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.24 : 3,025.86 = 920.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.24/3,025.86 = 920.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.24x = 3,025.86 × 920.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.24x = 2,786,393.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,393.44/2,017.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.29

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