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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.36, 4,300.88 and 919.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.36, 4,300.88 and 919.58 is: 1,379.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.36 : 4,300.88 = 919.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.36/4,300.88 = 919.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.36x = 4,300.88 × 919.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.36x = 3,955,003.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,003.23/2,867.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.32

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