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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.16, 2,879.28 and 621.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.16, 2,879.28 and 621.28 is: 931.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.16 : 2,879.28 = 621.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.16/2,879.28 = 621.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.16x = 2,879.28 × 621.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.16x = 1,788,839.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,839.08/1,920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.61

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