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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.01, 2,136.62 and 919.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.01, 2,136.62 and 919.07 is: 1,267.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.01 : 2,136.62 = 919.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.01/2,136.62 = 919.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.01x = 2,136.62 × 919.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.01x = 1,963,703.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,703.34/1,549.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.72

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