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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.75, 4,151.77 and 919.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.75, 4,151.77 and 919.22 is: 1,378.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.75 : 4,151.77 = 919.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.75/4,151.77 = 919.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.75x = 4,151.77 × 919.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.75x = 3,816,398.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,816,398.10/2,768.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.39

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