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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.42, 3,461.21 and 920.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.42, 3,461.21 and 920.15 is: 1,379.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.42 : 3,461.21 = 920.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.42/3,461.21 = 920.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.42x = 3,461.21 × 920.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.42x = 3,184,810.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,184,810.47/2,308.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.65

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