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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.18, 4,666.59 and 920.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.18, 4,666.59 and 920.22 is: 1,380.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.18 : 4,666.59 = 920.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.18/4,666.59 = 920.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.18x = 4,666.59 × 920.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.18x = 4,294,289.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294,289.45/3,111.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.28

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