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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.98, 3,352.74 and 919.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.98, 3,352.74 and 919.54 is: 1,379.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.98 : 3,352.74 = 919.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.98/3,352.74 = 919.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.98x = 3,352.74 × 919.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.98x = 3,082,978.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082,978.54/2,234.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.42

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