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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.68, 3,976.38 and 919.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.68, 3,976.38 and 919.08 is: 1,378.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.68 : 3,976.38 = 919.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.68/3,976.38 = 919.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.68x = 3,976.38 × 919.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.68x = 3,654,611.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,654,611.33/2,650.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.74

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