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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.60, 4,668.12 and 920.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.60, 4,668.12 and 920.28 is: 1,380.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.60 : 4,668.12 = 920.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.60/4,668.12 = 920.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.60x = 4,668.12 × 920.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.60x = 4,295,977.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295,977.47/3,111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.63

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