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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.94, 4,155.50 and 920.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.94, 4,155.50 and 920.96 is: 1,381.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.94 : 4,155.50 = 920.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.94/4,155.50 = 920.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.94x = 4,155.50 × 920.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.94x = 3,827,049.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,049.28/2,769.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.64

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