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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.74, 3,568.95 and 920.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.74, 3,568.95 and 920.76 is: 1,380.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.74 : 3,568.95 = 920.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.74/3,568.95 = 920.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.74x = 3,568.95 × 920.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.74x = 3,286,146.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,146.40/2,380.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.30

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