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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.56, 4,153.40 and 920.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.56, 4,153.40 and 920.34 is: 1,380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.56 : 4,153.40 = 920.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.56/4,153.40 = 920.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.56x = 4,153.40 × 920.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.56x = 3,822,540.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,540.16/2,769.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.20

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