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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.39, 2,879.68 and 824.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.39, 2,879.68 and 824.48 is: 1,235.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.39 : 2,879.68 = 824.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.39/2,879.68 = 824.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.39x = 2,879.68 × 824.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.39x = 2,374,238.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,238.57/1,921.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.69

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