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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.31, 3,720.45 and 919.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.31, 3,720.45 and 919.05 is: 1,379.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.31 : 3,720.45 = 919.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.31/3,720.45 = 919.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.31x = 3,720.45 × 919.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.31x = 3,419,279.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,419,279.57/2,479.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.13

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