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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.90, 3,842.04 and 919.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.90, 3,842.04 and 919.06 is: 1,377.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.90 : 3,842.04 = 919.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.90/3,842.04 = 919.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.90x = 3,842.04 × 919.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.90x = 3,531,060.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,060.00/2,562.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.76

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