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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.16, 2,878.08 and 892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.16, 2,878.08 and 892 is: 1,337.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.16 : 2,878.08 = 892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.16/2,878.08 = 892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.16x = 2,878.08 × 892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.16x = 2,567,247.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,247.36/1,920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.00

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