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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.48, 4,151.86 and 920.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.48, 4,151.86 and 920.12 is: 1,379.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.48 : 4,151.86 = 920.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.48/4,151.86 = 920.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.48x = 4,151.86 × 920.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.48x = 3,820,186.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,820,186.36/2,769.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.39

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