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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.64, 4,302 and 919.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.64, 4,302 and 919.68 is: 1,379.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.64 : 4,302 = 919.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.64/4,302 = 919.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.64x = 4,302 × 919.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.64x = 3,956,463.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,956,463.36/2,867.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.69

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