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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.44, 3,044.76 and 919.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.44, 3,044.76 and 919.56 is: 1,378.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.44 : 3,044.76 = 919.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.44/3,044.76 = 919.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.44x = 3,044.76 × 919.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.44x = 2,799,839.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,839.51/2,031.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.25

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