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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.39, 2,878.15 and 933.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.39, 2,878.15 and 933.43 is: 1,398.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.39 : 2,878.15 = 933.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.39/2,878.15 = 933.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.39x = 2,878.15 × 933.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.39x = 2,686,551.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,686,551.55/1,920.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.96

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