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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.18, 4,151.82 and 919.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.18, 4,151.82 and 919.22 is: 1,378.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.18 : 4,151.82 = 919.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.18/4,151.82 = 919.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.18x = 4,151.82 × 919.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.18x = 3,816,435.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,816,435.98/2,768.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.68

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