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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.91, 3,572.17 and 920.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.91, 3,572.17 and 920.72 is: 1,380.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.91 : 3,572.17 = 920.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.91/3,572.17 = 920.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.91x = 3,572.17 × 920.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.91x = 3,288,968.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288,968.36/2,381.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.81

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