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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.21, 3,842.51 and 919.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.21, 3,842.51 and 919.38 is: 1,378.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.21 : 3,842.51 = 919.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.21/3,842.51 = 919.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.21x = 3,842.51 × 919.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.21x = 3,532,711.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532,711.99/2,563.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.24

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