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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,228.19, 4,842.29 and 919.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,228.19, 4,842.29 and 919.69 is: 1,379.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,228.19 : 4,842.29 = 919.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,228.19/4,842.29 = 919.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,228.19x = 4,842.29 × 919.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,228.19x = 4,453,395.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,453,395.88/3,228.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.53

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