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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.88, 4,668.64 and 920.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.88, 4,668.64 and 920.66 is: 1,381.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.88 : 4,668.64 = 920.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.88/4,668.64 = 920.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.88x = 4,668.64 × 920.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.88x = 4,298,230.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,298,230.10/3,111.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.23

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