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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.88, 3,721.62 and 920.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.88, 3,721.62 and 920.70 is: 1,381.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.88 : 3,721.62 = 920.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.88/3,721.62 = 920.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.88x = 3,721.62 × 920.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.88x = 3,426,495.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,426,495.53/2,480.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.16

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