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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.81, 3,570.17 and 919.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.81, 3,570.17 and 919.08 is: 1,378.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.81 : 3,570.17 = 919.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.81/3,570.17 = 919.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.81x = 3,570.17 × 919.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.81x = 3,281,267.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281,267.25/2,379.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.79

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