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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.60, 3,110.40 and 919.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.60, 3,110.40 and 919.44 is: 1,379.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.60 : 3,110.40 = 919.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.60/3,110.40 = 919.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.60x = 3,110.40 × 919.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.60x = 2,859,826.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,826.18/2,073.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.16

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