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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.17, 3,978.26 and 920.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.17, 3,978.26 and 920.80 is: 1,381.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.17 : 3,978.26 = 920.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.17/3,978.26 = 920.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.17x = 3,978.26 × 920.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.17x = 3,663,181.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,663,181.81/2,652.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.20

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