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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.87, 4,303.41 and 920.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.87, 4,303.41 and 920.82 is: 1,381.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.87 : 4,303.41 = 920.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.87/4,303.41 = 920.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.87x = 4,303.41 × 920.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.87x = 3,962,666.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,666.00/2,868.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.26

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