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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.27, 4,228.90 and 1,279.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.27, 4,228.90 and 1,279.19 is: 1,918.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.27 : 4,228.90 = 1,279.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.27/4,228.90 = 1,279.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.27x = 4,228.90 × 1,279.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.27x = 5,409,566.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,409,566.59/2,819.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.78

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