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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.42, 3,977.14 and 920.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.42, 3,977.14 and 920.05 is: 1,380.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.42 : 3,977.14 = 920.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.42/3,977.14 = 920.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.42x = 3,977.14 × 920.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.42x = 3,659,167.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,167.66/2,651.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.08

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