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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.58, 4,379.99 and 945.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.58, 4,379.99 and 945.31 is: 1,418.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.58 : 4,379.99 = 945.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.58/4,379.99 = 945.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.58x = 4,379.99 × 945.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.58x = 4,140,448.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,140,448.35/2,919.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.17

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