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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.40, 3,975.60 and 919.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.40, 3,975.60 and 919.20 is: 1,378.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.40 : 3,975.60 = 919.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.40/3,975.60 = 919.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.40x = 3,975.60 × 919.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.40x = 3,654,371.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,654,371.52/2,650.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.80

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