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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.98, 4,302.60 and 920.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.98, 4,302.60 and 920.38 is: 1,380.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.98 : 4,302.60 = 920.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.98/4,302.60 = 920.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.98x = 4,302.60 × 920.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.98x = 3,960,026.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,960,026.99/2,867.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.77

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