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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.15, 4,665.38 and 919.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.15, 4,665.38 and 919.05 is: 1,378.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.15 : 4,665.38 = 919.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.15/4,665.38 = 919.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.15x = 4,665.38 × 919.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.15x = 4,287,717.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,287,717.49/3,110.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.62

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