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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.51, 3,570.29 and 920.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.51, 3,570.29 and 920.62 is: 1,380.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.51 : 3,570.29 = 920.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.51/3,570.29 = 920.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.51x = 3,570.29 × 920.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.51x = 3,286,880.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,880.38/2,380.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.75

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