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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.66, 4,153.38 and 919.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.66, 4,153.38 and 919.98 is: 1,380.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.66 : 4,153.38 = 919.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.66/4,153.38 = 919.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.66x = 4,153.38 × 919.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.66x = 3,821,026.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821,026.53/2,768.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.10

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