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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.48, 3,687.80 and 919.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.48, 3,687.80 and 919.44 is: 1,379.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.48 : 3,687.80 = 919.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.48/3,687.80 = 919.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.48x = 3,687.80 × 919.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.48x = 3,390,710.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,390,710.83/2,458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.19

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