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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,919.50, 2,879.93 and 946.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,919.50, 2,879.93 and 946.29 is: 1,419.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,919.50 : 2,879.93 = 946.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,919.50/2,879.93 = 946.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,919.50x = 2,879.93 × 946.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,919.50x = 2,725,248.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,248.96/1,919.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.77

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