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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.45, 4,154.81 and 920.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.45, 4,154.81 and 920.42 is: 1,380.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.45 : 4,154.81 = 920.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.45/4,154.81 = 920.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.45x = 4,154.81 × 920.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.45x = 3,824,144.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,824,144.84/2,769.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.83

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