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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.77, 4,012.03 and 920.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.77, 4,012.03 and 920.11 is: 1,379.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.77 : 4,012.03 = 920.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.77/4,012.03 = 920.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.77x = 4,012.03 × 920.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.77x = 3,691,508.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,691,508.92/2,675.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.61

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