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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.49, 3,808.49 and 1,918.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.49, 3,808.49 and 1,918.71 is: 2,648.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.49 : 3,808.49 = 1,918.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.49/3,808.49 = 1,918.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.49x = 3,808.49 × 1,918.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.49x = 7,307,378.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,307,378.25/2,759.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,648.09

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