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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.91, 3,719.22 and 919.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.91, 3,719.22 and 919.41 is: 1,379.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.91 : 3,719.22 = 919.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.91/3,719.22 = 919.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.91x = 3,719.22 × 919.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.91x = 3,419,488.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,419,488.06/2,477.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.99

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