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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.44, 3,978.98 and 920.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.44, 3,978.98 and 920.06 is: 1,380.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.44 : 3,978.98 = 920.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.44/3,978.98 = 920.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.44x = 3,978.98 × 920.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.44x = 3,660,912.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660,912.59/2,651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.73

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