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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.18, 3,573.11 and 920.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.18, 3,573.11 and 920.43 is: 1,381.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.18 : 3,573.11 = 920.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.18/3,573.11 = 920.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.18x = 3,573.11 × 920.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.18x = 3,288,799.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288,799.94/2,381.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.17

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