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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.65, 3,602.07 and 920.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.65, 3,602.07 and 920.16 is: 1,380.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.65 : 3,602.07 = 920.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.65/3,602.07 = 920.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.65x = 3,602.07 × 920.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.65x = 3,314,480.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314,480.73/2,401.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.08

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