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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,228.68, 4,843.20 and 920

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,228.68, 4,843.20 and 920 is: 1,380.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,228.68 : 4,843.20 = 920 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,228.68/4,843.20 = 920/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,228.68x = 4,843.20 × 920
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,228.68x = 4,455,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,455,744/3,228.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.05

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