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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.80, 3,572.55 and 920.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.80, 3,572.55 and 920.06 is: 1,380.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.80 : 3,572.55 = 920.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.80/3,572.55 = 920.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.80x = 3,572.55 × 920.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.80x = 3,286,942.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,942.49/2,380.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.60

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