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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585.27, 3,879.62 and 919.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585.27, 3,879.62 and 919.32 is: 1,379.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585.27 : 3,879.62 = 919.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585.27/3,879.62 = 919.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585.27x = 3,879.62 × 919.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585.27x = 3,566,614.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,614.56/2,585.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.59

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