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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.52, 3,719.09 and 919.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.52, 3,719.09 and 919.23 is: 1,378.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.52 : 3,719.09 = 919.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.52/3,719.09 = 919.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.52x = 3,719.09 × 919.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.52x = 3,418,694.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,694.50/2,479.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.78

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