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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.81, 3,571.67 and 920.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.81, 3,571.67 and 920.08 is: 1,380.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.81 : 3,571.67 = 920.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.81/3,571.67 = 920.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.81x = 3,571.67 × 920.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.81x = 3,286,222.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,222.13/2,380.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.30

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