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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.92, 3,976.48 and 920.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.92, 3,976.48 and 920.16 is: 1,379.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.92 : 3,976.48 = 920.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.92/3,976.48 = 920.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.92x = 3,976.48 × 920.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.92x = 3,658,997.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,997.84/2,651.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.75

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