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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.77, 3,572.34 and 920.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.77, 3,572.34 and 920.94 is: 1,381.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.77 : 3,572.34 = 920.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.77/3,572.34 = 920.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.77x = 3,572.34 × 920.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.77x = 3,289,910.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289,910.80/2,380.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.87

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