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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,892.08, 2,838.11 and 920.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,892.08, 2,838.11 and 920.08 is: 1,380.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,892.08 : 2,838.11 = 920.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,892.08/2,838.11 = 920.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,892.08x = 2,838.11 × 920.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,892.08x = 2,611,288.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,288.25/1,892.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.12

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