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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.63, 4,151.96 and 919.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.63, 4,151.96 and 919.25 is: 1,378.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.63 : 4,151.96 = 919.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.63/4,151.96 = 919.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.63x = 4,151.96 × 919.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.63x = 3,816,663.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,816,663.87/2,768.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.54

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