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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.78, 4,300.24 and 919.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.78, 4,300.24 and 919.73 is: 1,379.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.78 : 4,300.24 = 919.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.78/4,300.24 = 919.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.78x = 4,300.24 × 919.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.78x = 3,955,059.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,059.74/2,867.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.14

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