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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.89, 3,949.92 and 1,919.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.89, 3,949.92 and 1,919.36 is: 2,647.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.89 : 3,949.92 = 1,919.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.89/3,949.92 = 1,919.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.89x = 3,949.92 × 1,919.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.89x = 7,581,328.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,581,328.33/2,863.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.21

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