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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.85, 3,229.59 and 920.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.85, 3,229.59 and 920.25 is: 1,380.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.85 : 3,229.59 = 920.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.85/3,229.59 = 920.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.85x = 3,229.59 × 920.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.85x = 2,972,030.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,030.20/2,152.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.51

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