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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.42, 3,976.35 and 919.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.42, 3,976.35 and 919.18 is: 1,379.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.42 : 3,976.35 = 919.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.42/3,976.35 = 919.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.42x = 3,976.35 × 919.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.42x = 3,654,981.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,654,981.39/2,650.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.02

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