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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.96, 3,228 and 919.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.96, 3,228 and 919.14 is: 1,378.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.96 : 3,228 = 919.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.96/3,228 = 919.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.96x = 3,228 × 919.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.96x = 2,966,983.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966,983.92/2,151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.74

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