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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.30, 2,878.38 and 824.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.30, 2,878.38 and 824.10 is: 1,235.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.30 : 2,878.38 = 824.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.30/2,878.38 = 824.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.30x = 2,878.38 × 824.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.30x = 2,372,072.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,072.96/1,920.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.26

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