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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.26, 4,304.25 and 920.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.26, 4,304.25 and 920.94 is: 1,381.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.26 : 4,304.25 = 920.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.26/4,304.25 = 920.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.26x = 4,304.25 × 920.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.26x = 3,963,956.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,963,956.00/2,869.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.53

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