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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,227.68, 4,841.70 and 919

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,227.68, 4,841.70 and 919 is: 1,378.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,227.68 : 4,841.70 = 919 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,227.68/4,841.70 = 919/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,227.68x = 4,841.70 × 919
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,227.68x = 4,449,522.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449,522.30/3,227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.55

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