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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.91, 4,154.58 and 920.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.91, 4,154.58 and 920.28 is: 1,380.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.91 : 4,154.58 = 920.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.91/4,154.58 = 920.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.91x = 4,154.58 × 920.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.91x = 3,823,376.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,823,376.88/2,768.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.82

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