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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.96, 4,892.30 and 920.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.96, 4,892.30 and 920.97 is: 1,381.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.96 : 4,892.30 = 920.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.96/4,892.30 = 920.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.96x = 4,892.30 × 920.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.96x = 4,505,660.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,505,660.38/3,260.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.70

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