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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.75, 3,845.76 and 919.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.75, 3,845.76 and 919.26 is: 1,379.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.75 : 3,845.76 = 919.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.75/3,845.76 = 919.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.75x = 3,845.76 × 919.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.75x = 3,535,253.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535,253.34/2,562.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.48

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