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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.38, 2,879.02 and 996.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.38, 2,879.02 and 996.08 is: 1,493.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.38 : 2,879.02 = 996.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.38/2,879.02 = 996.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.38x = 2,879.02 × 996.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.38x = 2,867,734.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,734.24/1,920.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.32

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