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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.20, 3,846.22 and 920.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.20, 3,846.22 and 920.84 is: 1,381.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.20 : 3,846.22 = 920.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.20/3,846.22 = 920.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.20x = 3,846.22 × 920.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.20x = 3,541,753.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,753.22/2,564.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.23

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