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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.68, 3,112.38 and 920.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.68, 3,112.38 and 920.52 is: 1,380.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.68 : 3,112.38 = 920.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.68/3,112.38 = 920.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.68x = 3,112.38 × 920.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.68x = 2,865,008.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,008.04/2,074.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.94

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