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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.96, 4,014.60 and 920.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.96, 4,014.60 and 920.98 is: 1,381.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.96 : 4,014.60 = 920.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.96/4,014.60 = 920.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.96x = 4,014.60 × 920.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.96x = 3,697,366.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,697,366.31/2,675.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.70

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