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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.94, 3,571.92 and 920.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.94, 3,571.92 and 920.25 is: 1,379.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.94 : 3,571.92 = 920.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.94/3,571.92 = 920.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.94x = 3,571.92 × 920.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.94x = 3,287,059.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,059.38/2,381.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.99

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