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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.07, 4,666.47 and 920.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.07, 4,666.47 and 920.48 is: 1,380.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.07 : 4,666.47 = 920.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.07/4,666.47 = 920.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.07x = 4,666.47 × 920.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.07x = 4,295,392.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295,392.31/3,112.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.24

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