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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.65, 4,666.80 and 919.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.65, 4,666.80 and 919.60 is: 1,379.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.65 : 4,666.80 = 919.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.65/4,666.80 = 919.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.65x = 4,666.80 × 919.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.65x = 4,291,589.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,291,589.28/3,110.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.64

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