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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.20, 3,844.72 and 919.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.20, 3,844.72 and 919.84 is: 1,379.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.20 : 3,844.72 = 919.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.20/3,844.72 = 919.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.20x = 3,844.72 × 919.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.20x = 3,536,527.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,536,527.24/2,563.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.73

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