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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.08, 3,687.96 and 920

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.08, 3,687.96 and 920 is: 1,379.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.08 : 3,687.96 = 920 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.08/3,687.96 = 920/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.08x = 3,687.96 × 920
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.08x = 3,392,923.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392,923.20/2,460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.19

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