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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.70, 4,340.71 and 919.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.70, 4,340.71 and 919.49 is: 1,379.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.70 : 4,340.71 = 919.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.70/4,340.71 = 919.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.70x = 4,340.71 × 919.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.70x = 3,991,238.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,991,238.13/2,893.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.28

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