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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,228.08, 4,842.24 and 919.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,228.08, 4,842.24 and 919.64 is: 1,379.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,228.08 : 4,842.24 = 919.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,228.08/4,842.24 = 919.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,228.08x = 4,842.24 × 919.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,228.08x = 4,453,117.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,453,117.59/3,228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.49

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