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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.96, 2,882.97 and 825.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.96, 2,882.97 and 825.35 is: 1,238.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.96 : 2,882.97 = 825.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.96/2,882.97 = 825.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.96x = 2,882.97 × 825.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.96x = 2,379,444.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,444.87/1,920.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.67

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