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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.50, 3,845.60 and 919.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.50, 3,845.60 and 919.70 is: 1,379.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.50 : 3,845.60 = 919.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.50/3,845.60 = 919.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.50x = 3,845.60 × 919.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.50x = 3,536,798.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,536,798.32/2,563.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.68

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