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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.98, 4,889.23 and 920.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.98, 4,889.23 and 920.23 is: 1,380.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.98 : 4,889.23 = 920.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.98/4,889.23 = 920.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.98x = 4,889.23 × 920.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.98x = 4,499,201.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,499,201.60/3,259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.13

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