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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.52, 3,111.36 and 919

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.52, 3,111.36 and 919 is: 1,378.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.52 : 3,111.36 = 919 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.52/3,111.36 = 919/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.52x = 3,111.36 × 919
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.52x = 2,859,339.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,339.84/2,073.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.98

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