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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.50, 3,112.14 and 920.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.50, 3,112.14 and 920.28 is: 1,380.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.50 : 3,112.14 = 920.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.50/3,112.14 = 920.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.50x = 3,112.14 × 920.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.50x = 2,864,040.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864,040.20/2,074.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.59

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