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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.01, 4,302.28 and 920.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.01, 4,302.28 and 920.88 is: 1,380.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.01 : 4,302.28 = 920.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.01/4,302.28 = 920.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.01x = 4,302.28 × 920.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.01x = 3,961,883.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961,883.61/2,870.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.44

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