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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.81, 3,569.68 and 919.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.81, 3,569.68 and 919.27 is: 1,378.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.81 : 3,569.68 = 919.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.81/3,569.68 = 919.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.81x = 3,569.68 × 919.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.81x = 3,281,499.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281,499.73/2,379.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.89

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