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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.88, 4,012.38 and 919.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.88, 4,012.38 and 919.87 is: 1,379.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.88 : 4,012.38 = 919.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.88/4,012.38 = 919.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.88x = 4,012.38 × 919.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.88x = 3,690,867.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,690,867.99/2,674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.83

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