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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.90, 3,106.52 and 920.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.90, 3,106.52 and 920.46 is: 1,378.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.90 : 3,106.52 = 920.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.90/3,106.52 = 920.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.90x = 3,106.52 × 920.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.90x = 2,859,427.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,427.40/2,073.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.77

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