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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.13, 3,977.30 and 919.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.13, 3,977.30 and 919.75 is: 1,379.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.13 : 3,977.30 = 919.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.13/3,977.30 = 919.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.13x = 3,977.30 × 919.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.13x = 3,658,121.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,121.68/2,651.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.83

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