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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.36, 3,689.04 and 920

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.36, 3,689.04 and 920 is: 1,380.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.36 : 3,689.04 = 920 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.36/3,689.04 = 920/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.36x = 3,689.04 × 920
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.36x = 3,393,916.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,393,916.80/2,459.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.00

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