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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.76, 3,844.74 and 919.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.76, 3,844.74 and 919.66 is: 1,379.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.76 : 3,844.74 = 919.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.76/3,844.74 = 919.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.76x = 3,844.74 × 919.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.76x = 3,535,853.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535,853.59/2,562.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.71

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