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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.70, 3,686.55 and 919.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.70, 3,686.55 and 919.30 is: 1,378.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.70 : 3,686.55 = 919.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.70/3,686.55 = 919.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.70x = 3,686.55 × 919.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.70x = 3,389,045.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389,045.42/2,457.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.95

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