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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.77, 3,922.71 and 1,383.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.77, 3,922.71 and 1,383.44 is: 2,071.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.77 : 3,922.71 = 1,383.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.77/3,922.71 = 1,383.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.77x = 3,922.71 × 1,383.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.77x = 5,426,814.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,426,814.31/2,619.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,071.49

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