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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,228.15, 4,840.79 and 919.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,228.15, 4,840.79 and 919.11 is: 1,378.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,228.15 : 4,840.79 = 919.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,228.15/4,840.79 = 919.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,228.15x = 4,840.79 × 919.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,228.15x = 4,449,213.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449,213.90/3,228.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.26

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