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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.52, 4,301.84 and 920.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.52, 4,301.84 and 920.26 is: 1,380.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.52 : 4,301.84 = 920.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.52/4,301.84 = 920.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.52x = 4,301.84 × 920.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.52x = 3,958,811.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,811.28/2,868.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.09

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