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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.08, 3,602.48 and 920.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.08, 3,602.48 and 920.98 is: 1,381.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.08 : 3,602.48 = 920.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.08/3,602.48 = 920.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.08x = 3,602.48 × 920.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.08x = 3,317,807.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317,807.43/2,402.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.22

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