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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.84, 3,976.56 and 919.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.84, 3,976.56 and 919.24 is: 1,378.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.84 : 3,976.56 = 919.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.84/3,976.56 = 919.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.84x = 3,976.56 × 919.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.84x = 3,655,413.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655,413.01/2,651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.44

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