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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.64, 4,303.59 and 920.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.64, 4,303.59 and 920.83 is: 1,381.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.64 : 4,303.59 = 920.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.64/4,303.59 = 920.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.64x = 4,303.59 × 920.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.64x = 3,962,874.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,874.78/2,868.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.45

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