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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.06, 2,881.66 and 995.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.06, 2,881.66 and 995.90 is: 1,494.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.06 : 2,881.66 = 995.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.06/2,881.66 = 995.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.06x = 2,881.66 × 995.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.06x = 2,869,845.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,845.19/1,920.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.66

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