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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.49, 4,012.20 and 920.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.49, 4,012.20 and 920.16 is: 1,379.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.49 : 4,012.20 = 920.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.49/4,012.20 = 920.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.49x = 4,012.20 × 920.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.49x = 3,691,884.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,691,884.45/2,675.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.89

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