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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.71, 4,667.63 and 920.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.71, 4,667.63 and 920.44 is: 1,380.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.71 : 4,667.63 = 920.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.71/4,667.63 = 920.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.71x = 4,667.63 × 920.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.71x = 4,296,273.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,296,273.36/3,111.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.68

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