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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,919.37, 2,879.42 and 749.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,919.37, 2,879.42 and 749.32 is: 1,124.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,919.37 : 2,879.42 = 749.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,919.37/2,879.42 = 749.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,919.37x = 2,879.42 × 749.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,919.37x = 2,157,606.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,606.99/1,919.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.13

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