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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.66, 3,573.10 and 920.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.66, 3,573.10 and 920.42 is: 1,380.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.66 : 3,573.10 = 920.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.66/3,573.10 = 920.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.66x = 3,573.10 × 920.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.66x = 3,288,752.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288,752.70/2,381.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.87

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