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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.04, 4,302.26 and 920.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.04, 4,302.26 and 920.40 is: 1,380.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.04 : 4,302.26 = 920.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.04/4,302.26 = 920.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.04x = 4,302.26 × 920.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.04x = 3,959,800.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,800.10/2,868.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.66

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