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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.72, 2,881.44 and 824.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.72, 2,881.44 and 824.88 is: 1,237.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.72 : 2,881.44 = 824.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.72/2,881.44 = 824.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.72x = 2,881.44 × 824.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.72x = 2,376,842.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,842.23/1,920.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.47

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