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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.06, 4,302.18 and 920.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.06, 4,302.18 and 920.19 is: 1,380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.06 : 4,302.18 = 920.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.06/4,302.18 = 920.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.06x = 4,302.18 × 920.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.06x = 3,958,823.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,823.01/2,868.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.31

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