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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.36, 4,303.18 and 920.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.36, 4,303.18 and 920.68 is: 1,381.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.36 : 4,303.18 = 920.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.36/4,303.18 = 920.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.36x = 4,303.18 × 920.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.36x = 3,961,851.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961,851.76/2,868.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.23

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