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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,919.63, 2,875.69 and 995.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,919.63, 2,875.69 and 995.80 is: 1,491.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,919.63 : 2,875.69 = 995.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,919.63/2,875.69 = 995.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,919.63x = 2,875.69 × 995.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,919.63x = 2,863,602.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,602.42/1,919.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.75

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