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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.44, 3,432.66 and 920.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.44, 3,432.66 and 920.44 is: 1,380.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.44 : 3,432.66 = 920.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.44/3,432.66 = 920.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.44x = 3,432.66 × 920.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.44x = 3,159,557.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,557.57/2,288.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.66

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