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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.64, 3,571.64 and 920.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.64, 3,571.64 and 920.21 is: 1,380.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.64 : 3,571.64 = 920.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.64/3,571.64 = 920.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.64x = 3,571.64 × 920.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.64x = 3,286,665.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,665.10/2,380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.58

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