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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.33, 2,879.77 and 824.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.33, 2,879.77 and 824.13 is: 1,235.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.33 : 2,879.77 = 824.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.33/2,879.77 = 824.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.33x = 2,879.77 × 824.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.33x = 2,373,288.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,288.39/1,920.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.88

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