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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.38, 4,379.06 and 867.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.38, 4,379.06 and 867.38 is: 1,301.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.38 : 4,379.06 = 867.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.38/4,379.06 = 867.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.38x = 4,379.06 × 867.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.38x = 3,798,289.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,798,289.34/2,919.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.06

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