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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.63, 4,667.73 and 920.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.63, 4,667.73 and 920.77 is: 1,380.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.63 : 4,667.73 = 920.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.63/4,667.73 = 920.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.63x = 4,667.73 × 920.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.63x = 4,297,890.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,297,890.63/3,112.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.79

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