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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.07, 3,432.10 and 920.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.07, 3,432.10 and 920.07 is: 1,380.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.07 : 3,432.10 = 920.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.07/3,432.10 = 920.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.07x = 3,432.10 × 920.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.07x = 3,157,750.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,750.49/2,288.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.10

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