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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.90, 3,600.78 and 919.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.90, 3,600.78 and 919.81 is: 1,379.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.90 : 3,600.78 = 919.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.90/3,600.78 = 919.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.90x = 3,600.78 × 919.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.90x = 3,312,033.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,033.45/2,400.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.50

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