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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.44, 4,153.02 and 920.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.44, 4,153.02 and 920.20 is: 1,380.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.44 : 4,153.02 = 920.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.44/4,153.02 = 920.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.44x = 4,153.02 × 920.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.44x = 3,821,609.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821,609.00/2,768.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.42

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