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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.56, 4,155.04 and 920.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.56, 4,155.04 and 920.68 is: 1,381.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.56 : 4,155.04 = 920.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.56/4,155.04 = 920.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.56x = 4,155.04 × 920.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.56x = 3,825,462.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,825,462.23/2,769.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.25

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