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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,227.91, 4,841.77 and 919.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,227.91, 4,841.77 and 919.41 is: 1,379.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,227.91 : 4,841.77 = 919.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,227.91/4,841.77 = 919.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,227.91x = 4,841.77 × 919.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,227.91x = 4,451,571.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,451,571.76/3,227.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.09

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