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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.80, 3,112.20 and 920.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.80, 3,112.20 and 920.55 is: 1,380.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.80 : 3,112.20 = 920.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.80/3,112.20 = 920.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.80x = 3,112.20 × 920.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.80x = 2,864,935.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864,935.71/2,074.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.83

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