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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.54, 3,842.05 and 919.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.54, 3,842.05 and 919.05 is: 1,377.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.54 : 3,842.05 = 919.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.54/3,842.05 = 919.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.54x = 3,842.05 × 919.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.54x = 3,531,036.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,036.05/2,562.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.94

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