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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.85, 4,380.35 and 945.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.85, 4,380.35 and 945.97 is: 1,419.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.85 : 4,380.35 = 945.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.85/4,380.35 = 945.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.85x = 4,380.35 × 945.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.85x = 4,143,679.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,143,679.69/2,919.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.14

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