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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.02, 4,891.53 and 920.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.02, 4,891.53 and 920.93 is: 1,381.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.02 : 4,891.53 = 920.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.02/4,891.53 = 920.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.02x = 4,891.53 × 920.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.02x = 4,504,756.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504,756.72/3,261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.40

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