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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.78, 3,572.97 and 920.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.78, 3,572.97 and 920.26 is: 1,381.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.78 : 3,572.97 = 920.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.78/3,572.97 = 920.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.78x = 3,572.97 × 920.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.78x = 3,288,061.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288,061.37/2,380.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.09

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