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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.78, 4,301.51 and 919.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.78, 4,301.51 and 919.83 is: 1,379.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.78 : 4,301.51 = 919.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.78/4,301.51 = 919.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.78x = 4,301.51 × 919.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.78x = 3,956,650.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,956,650.45/2,867.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.69

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