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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.13, 3,689.23 and 920.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.13, 3,689.23 and 920.13 is: 1,380.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.13 : 3,689.23 = 920.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.13/3,689.23 = 920.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.13x = 3,689.23 × 920.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.13x = 3,394,571.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,394,571.20/2,459.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.40

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