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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.37, 4,727.82 and 1,919.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.37, 4,727.82 and 1,919.04 is: 2,875.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.37 : 4,727.82 = 1,919.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.37/4,727.82 = 1,919.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.37x = 4,727.82 × 1,919.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.37x = 9,072,850.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,072,850.77/3,155.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,875.37

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