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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.06, 3,229.31 and 919.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.06, 3,229.31 and 919.36 is: 1,379.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.06 : 3,229.31 = 919.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.06/3,229.31 = 919.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.06x = 3,229.31 × 919.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.06x = 2,968,898.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968,898.44/2,152.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.56

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