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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.72, 3,227.90 and 919.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.72, 3,227.90 and 919.12 is: 1,378.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.72 : 3,227.90 = 919.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.72/3,227.90 = 919.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.72x = 3,227.90 × 919.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.72x = 2,966,827.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966,827.45/2,151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.82

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