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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.17, 4,891.19 and 920.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.17, 4,891.19 and 920.25 is: 1,380.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.17 : 4,891.19 = 920.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.17/4,891.19 = 920.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.17x = 4,891.19 × 920.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.17x = 4,501,111.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,111.94/3,260.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.64

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