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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.47, 2,611.85 and 919.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.47, 2,611.85 and 919.32 is: 1,379.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.47 : 2,611.85 = 919.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.47/2,611.85 = 919.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.47x = 2,611.85 × 919.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.47x = 2,401,111.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,111.55/1,740.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.58

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