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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,919, 2,878.50 and 551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,919, 2,878.50 and 551 is: 826.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,919 : 2,878.50 = 551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,919/2,878.50 = 551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,919x = 2,878.50 × 551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,919x = 1,586,053.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,053.50/1,919
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.50

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