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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.33, 4,374.42 and 1,687.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.33, 4,374.42 and 1,687.32 is: 2,528.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.33 : 4,374.42 = 1,687.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.33/4,374.42 = 1,687.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.33x = 4,374.42 × 1,687.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.33x = 7,381,046.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,381,046.35/2,919.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.34

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