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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,228.59, 4,842.98 and 920.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,228.59, 4,842.98 and 920.09 is: 1,380.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,228.59 : 4,842.98 = 920.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,228.59/4,842.98 = 920.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,228.59x = 4,842.98 × 920.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,228.59x = 4,455,972.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,455,972.87/3,228.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.16

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