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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,227.77, 4,841.70 and 919.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,227.77, 4,841.70 and 919.27 is: 1,378.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,227.77 : 4,841.70 = 919.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,227.77/4,841.70 = 919.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,227.77x = 4,841.70 × 919.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,227.77x = 4,450,829.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450,829.56/3,227.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.92

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