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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.48, 4,152.71 and 919.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.48, 4,152.71 and 919.74 is: 1,379.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.48 : 4,152.71 = 919.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.48/4,152.71 = 919.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.48x = 4,152.71 × 919.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.48x = 3,819,392.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,819,392.73/2,768.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.60

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