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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.66, 3,976.83 and 920.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.66, 3,976.83 and 920.34 is: 1,379.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.66 : 3,976.83 = 920.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.66/3,976.83 = 920.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.66x = 3,976.83 × 920.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.66x = 3,660,035.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660,035.72/2,652.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.76

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