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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.50, 4,116.75 and 920.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.50, 4,116.75 and 920.50 is: 1,380.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.50 : 4,116.75 = 920.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.50/4,116.75 = 920.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.50x = 4,116.75 × 920.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.50x = 3,789,468.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789,468.38/2,744.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.75

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