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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.56, 4,153.16 and 920.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.56, 4,153.16 and 920.18 is: 1,379.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.56 : 4,153.16 = 920.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.56/4,153.16 = 920.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.56x = 4,153.16 × 920.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.56x = 3,821,654.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821,654.77/2,769.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.88

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