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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.39, 3,572.49 and 920.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.39, 3,572.49 and 920.46 is: 1,380.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.39 : 3,572.49 = 920.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.39/3,572.49 = 920.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.39x = 3,572.49 × 920.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.39x = 3,288,334.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288,334.15/2,382.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.27

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