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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649.92, 3,975.12 and 919.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649.92, 3,975.12 and 919.28 is: 1,379.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649.92 : 3,975.12 = 919.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649.92/3,975.12 = 919.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649.92x = 3,975.12 × 919.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649.92x = 3,654,248.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,654,248.31/2,649.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.00

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