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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,000.71, 4,501.19 and 920.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,000.71, 4,501.19 and 920.73 is: 1,381.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,000.71 : 4,501.19 = 920.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,000.71/4,501.19 = 920.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,000.71x = 4,501.19 × 920.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,000.71x = 4,144,382.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,144,382.97/3,000.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.13

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