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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.98, 4,300.47 and 919.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.98, 4,300.47 and 919.34 is: 1,379.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.98 : 4,300.47 = 919.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.98/4,300.47 = 919.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.98x = 4,300.47 × 919.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.98x = 3,953,572.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,953,572.59/2,866.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.00

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