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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.94, 3,979.73 and 920.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.94, 3,979.73 and 920.56 is: 1,381.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.94 : 3,979.73 = 920.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.94/3,979.73 = 920.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.94x = 3,979.73 × 920.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.94x = 3,663,592.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,663,592.50/2,651.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.48

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