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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.43, 3,598.17 and 919.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.43, 3,598.17 and 919.25 is: 1,377.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.43 : 3,598.17 = 919.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.43/3,598.17 = 919.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.43x = 3,598.17 × 919.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.43x = 3,307,605.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,605.47/2,400.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.92

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