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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.08, 2,880.24 and 824.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.08, 2,880.24 and 824.46 is: 1,236.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.08 : 2,880.24 = 824.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.08/2,880.24 = 824.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.08x = 2,880.24 × 824.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.08x = 2,374,642.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,642.67/1,920.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.74

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