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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.95, 4,153.91 and 920.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.95, 4,153.91 and 920.72 is: 1,380.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.95 : 4,153.91 = 920.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.95/4,153.91 = 920.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.95x = 4,153.91 × 920.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.95x = 3,824,593.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,824,593.80/2,769.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.74

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