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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.80, 2,889.36 and 1,276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.80, 2,889.36 and 1,276.80 is: 1,916.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.80 : 2,889.36 = 1,276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.80/2,889.36 = 1,276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.80x = 2,889.36 × 1,276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.80x = 3,689,134.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,689,134.85/1,924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.63

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