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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.28, 4,013.73 and 920.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.28, 4,013.73 and 920.31 is: 1,380.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.28 : 4,013.73 = 920.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.28/4,013.73 = 920.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.28x = 4,013.73 × 920.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.28x = 3,693,875.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693,875.86/2,675.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.74

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