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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,919.40, 2,880.04 and 823.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,919.40, 2,880.04 and 823.44 is: 1,235.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,919.40 : 2,880.04 = 823.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,919.40/2,880.04 = 823.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,919.40x = 2,880.04 × 823.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,919.40x = 2,371,540.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,540.14/1,919.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.56

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