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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.79, 3,721.13 and 920.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.79, 3,721.13 and 920.90 is: 1,381.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.79 : 3,721.13 = 920.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.79/3,721.13 = 920.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.79x = 3,721.13 × 920.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.79x = 3,426,765.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,426,765.41/2,479.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.88

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