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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.80, 2,879.92 and 824.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.80, 2,879.92 and 824.88 is: 1,236.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.80 : 2,879.92 = 824.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.80/2,879.92 = 824.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.80x = 2,879.92 × 824.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.80x = 2,375,588.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,588.41/1,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.77

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