Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,227.44, 4,842 and 919.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,227.44, 4,842 and 919.12 is: 1,378.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,227.44 : 4,842 = 919.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,227.44/4,842 = 919.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,227.44x = 4,842 × 919.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,227.44x = 4,450,379.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,450,379.04/3,227.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,378.92
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