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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.23, 4,302.35 and 920.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.23, 4,302.35 and 920.59 is: 1,380.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.23 : 4,302.35 = 920.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.23/4,302.35 = 920.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.23x = 4,302.35 × 920.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.23x = 3,960,700.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,960,700.39/2,868.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.89

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