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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.06, 2,881.60 and 824.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.06, 2,881.60 and 824.74 is: 1,237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.06 : 2,881.60 = 824.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.06/2,881.60 = 824.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.06x = 2,881.60 × 824.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.06x = 2,376,570.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,570.78/1,921.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.11

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