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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.84, 3,111.12 and 919.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.84, 3,111.12 and 919.68 is: 1,379.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.84 : 3,111.12 = 919.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.84/3,111.12 = 919.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.84x = 3,111.12 × 919.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.84x = 2,861,234.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,234.84/2,073.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.68

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