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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.16, 4,300.97 and 920.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.16, 4,300.97 and 920.03 is: 1,379.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.16 : 4,300.97 = 920.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.16/4,300.97 = 920.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.16x = 4,300.97 × 920.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.16x = 3,956,995.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,956,995.32/2,869.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.15

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