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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.20, 3,572.30 and 920.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.20, 3,572.30 and 920.77 is: 1,381.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.20 : 3,572.30 = 920.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.20/3,572.30 = 920.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.20x = 3,572.30 × 920.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.20x = 3,289,260.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289,260.04/2,381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.35

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