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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.03, 4,501.42 and 920.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.03, 4,501.42 and 920.92 is: 1,381.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.03 : 4,501.42 = 920.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.03/4,501.42 = 920.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.03x = 4,501.42 × 920.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.03x = 4,145,447.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,145,447.71/3,001.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.34

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