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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.81, 3,844.53 and 919.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.81, 3,844.53 and 919.53 is: 1,379.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.81 : 3,844.53 = 919.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.81/3,844.53 = 919.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.81x = 3,844.53 × 919.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.81x = 3,535,160.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535,160.67/2,562.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.41

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