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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,919.78, 2,878.43 and 1,041.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,919.78, 2,878.43 and 1,041.73 is: 1,561.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,919.78 : 2,878.43 = 1,041.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,919.78/2,878.43 = 1,041.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,919.78x = 2,878.43 × 1,041.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,919.78x = 2,998,546.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998,546.88/1,919.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.92

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