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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.99, 4,300.54 and 919.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.99, 4,300.54 and 919.19 is: 1,378.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.99 : 4,300.54 = 919.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.99/4,300.54 = 919.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.99x = 4,300.54 × 919.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.99x = 3,953,013.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,953,013.36/2,866.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.80

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