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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.52, 4,668.77 and 920.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.52, 4,668.77 and 920.96 is: 1,381.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.52 : 4,668.77 = 920.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.52/4,668.77 = 920.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.52x = 4,668.77 × 920.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.52x = 4,299,722.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,299,722.47/3,112.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.43

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