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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,227.63, 4,841.51 and 919.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,227.63, 4,841.51 and 919.13 is: 1,378.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,227.63 : 4,841.51 = 919.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,227.63/4,841.51 = 919.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,227.63x = 4,841.51 × 919.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,227.63x = 4,449,948.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449,948.28/3,227.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.71

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