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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.80, 3,844.52 and 919.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.80, 3,844.52 and 919.92 is: 1,379.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.80 : 3,844.52 = 919.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.80/3,844.52 = 919.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.80x = 3,844.52 × 919.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.80x = 3,536,650.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,536,650.84/2,563.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.46

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