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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.75, 4,301.77 and 919.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.75, 4,301.77 and 919.97 is: 1,380.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.75 : 4,301.77 = 919.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.75/4,301.77 = 919.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.75x = 4,301.77 × 919.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.75x = 3,957,499.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,957,499.35/2,867.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.00

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