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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.42, 4,667.91 and 920.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.42, 4,667.91 and 920.16 is: 1,380.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.42 : 4,667.91 = 920.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.42/4,667.91 = 920.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.42x = 4,667.91 × 920.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.42x = 4,295,224.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295,224.07/3,111.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.47

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