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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.43, 4,667.64 and 920.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.43, 4,667.64 and 920.38 is: 1,380.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.43 : 4,667.64 = 920.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.43/4,667.64 = 920.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.43x = 4,667.64 × 920.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.43x = 4,296,002.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,296,002.50/3,111.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.72

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