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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.95, 4,302.14 and 920.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.95, 4,302.14 and 920.73 is: 1,380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.95 : 4,302.14 = 920.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.95/4,302.14 = 920.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.95x = 4,302.14 × 920.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.95x = 3,961,104.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961,104.76/2,869.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.20

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