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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.84, 4,303.13 and 920.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.84, 4,303.13 and 920.79 is: 1,381.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.84 : 4,303.13 = 920.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.84/4,303.13 = 920.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.84x = 4,303.13 × 920.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.84x = 3,962,274.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,274.47/2,868.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.14

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