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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.47, 2,881.80 and 1,042.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.47, 2,881.80 and 1,042.97 is: 1,565.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.47 : 2,881.80 = 1,042.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.47/2,881.80 = 1,042.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.47x = 2,881.80 × 1,042.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.47x = 3,005,616.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,616.54/1,920.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.05

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