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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.68, 4,192.54 and 920.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.68, 4,192.54 and 920.68 is: 1,381.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.68 : 4,192.54 = 920.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.68/4,192.54 = 920.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.68x = 4,192.54 × 920.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.68x = 3,859,987.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,987.73/2,794.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.19

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