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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.07, 4,890.60 and 920.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.07, 4,890.60 and 920.47 is: 1,380.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.07 : 4,890.60 = 920.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.07/4,890.60 = 920.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.07x = 4,890.60 × 920.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.07x = 4,501,650.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,650.58/3,261.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.42

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