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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.83, 4,668.54 and 920.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.83, 4,668.54 and 920.56 is: 1,381.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.83 : 4,668.54 = 920.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.83/4,668.54 = 920.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.83x = 4,668.54 × 920.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.83x = 4,297,656.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,297,656.06/3,111.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.07

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