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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.48, 4,379.94 and 945.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.48, 4,379.94 and 945.10 is: 1,417.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.48 : 4,379.94 = 945.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.48/4,379.94 = 945.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.48x = 4,379.94 × 945.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.48x = 4,139,481.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,139,481.29/2,919.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.88

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