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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.95, 4,155.56 and 920.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.95, 4,155.56 and 920.92 is: 1,381.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.95 : 4,155.56 = 920.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.95/4,155.56 = 920.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.95x = 4,155.56 × 920.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.95x = 3,826,912.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,826,912.93/2,769.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.58

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