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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.88, 4,668.16 and 920.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.88, 4,668.16 and 920.61 is: 1,381.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.88 : 4,668.16 = 920.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.88/4,668.16 = 920.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.88x = 4,668.16 × 920.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.88x = 4,297,554.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,297,554.78/3,111.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.02

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