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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.81, 3,722.72 and 920.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.81, 3,722.72 and 920.57 is: 1,381.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.81 : 3,722.72 = 920.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.81/3,722.72 = 920.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.81x = 3,722.72 × 920.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.81x = 3,427,001.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,427,001.13/2,480.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.41

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