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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.34, 4,302.11 and 920.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.34, 4,302.11 and 920.29 is: 1,380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.34 : 4,302.11 = 920.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.34/4,302.11 = 920.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.34x = 4,302.11 × 920.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.34x = 3,959,184.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,184.21/2,868.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.31

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