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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.29, 3,571.46 and 920.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.29, 3,571.46 and 920.47 is: 1,381.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.29 : 3,571.46 = 920.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.29/3,571.46 = 920.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.29x = 3,571.46 × 920.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.29x = 3,287,421.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,421.79/2,380.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.10

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