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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.68, 3,112.56 and 920.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.68, 3,112.56 and 920.16 is: 1,380.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.68 : 3,112.56 = 920.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.68/3,112.56 = 920.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.68x = 3,112.56 × 920.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.68x = 2,864,053.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864,053.21/2,074.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.48

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