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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.17, 3,719.39 and 920.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.17, 3,719.39 and 920.76 is: 1,380.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.17 : 3,719.39 = 920.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.17/3,719.39 = 920.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.17x = 3,719.39 × 920.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.17x = 3,424,660.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,660.93/2,481.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.26

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