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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.33, 4,372.56 and 2,413.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.33, 4,372.56 and 2,413.26 is: 3,614.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.33 : 4,372.56 = 2,413.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.33/4,372.56 = 2,413.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.33x = 4,372.56 × 2,413.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.33x = 10,552,124.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,552,124.15/2,919.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.57

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