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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.30, 4,152.42 and 920.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.30, 4,152.42 and 920.16 is: 1,379.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.30 : 4,152.42 = 920.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.30/4,152.42 = 920.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.30x = 4,152.42 × 920.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.30x = 3,820,890.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,820,890.79/2,769.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.73

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