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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.08, 3,572.04 and 920.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.08, 3,572.04 and 920.11 is: 1,380.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.08 : 3,572.04 = 920.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.08/3,572.04 = 920.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.08x = 3,572.04 × 920.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.08x = 3,286,669.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,669.72/2,381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.33

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