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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.92, 4,302.52 and 920.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.92, 4,302.52 and 920.28 is: 1,380.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.92 : 4,302.52 = 920.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.92/4,302.52 = 920.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.92x = 4,302.52 × 920.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.92x = 3,959,523.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,523.11/2,867.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.63

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