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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.89, 4,012.35 and 920.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.89, 4,012.35 and 920.08 is: 1,379.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.89 : 4,012.35 = 920.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.89/4,012.35 = 920.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.89x = 4,012.35 × 920.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.89x = 3,691,682.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,691,682.99/2,675.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.61

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