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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.95, 3,229.60 and 920.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.95, 3,229.60 and 920.37 is: 1,380.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.95 : 3,229.60 = 920.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.95/3,229.60 = 920.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.95x = 3,229.60 × 920.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.95x = 2,972,426.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,426.95/2,152.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.63

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