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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.78, 3,573.27 and 920.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.78, 3,573.27 and 920.54 is: 1,381.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.78 : 3,573.27 = 920.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.78/3,573.27 = 920.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.78x = 3,573.27 × 920.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.78x = 3,289,320.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289,320.10/2,381.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.04

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