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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.84, 3,688.02 and 919.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.84, 3,688.02 and 919.96 is: 1,379.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.84 : 3,688.02 = 919.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.84/3,688.02 = 919.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.84x = 3,688.02 × 919.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.84x = 3,392,830.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392,830.88/2,458.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.85

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