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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.75, 2,880.58 and 826.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.75, 2,880.58 and 826.20 is: 1,238.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.75 : 2,880.58 = 826.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.75/2,880.58 = 826.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.75x = 2,880.58 × 826.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.75x = 2,379,931.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,931.19/1,921.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.42

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