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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,258.99, 4,888.38 and 919.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,258.99, 4,888.38 and 919.02 is: 1,378.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,258.99 : 4,888.38 = 919.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,258.99/4,888.38 = 919.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,258.99x = 4,888.38 × 919.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,258.99x = 4,492,518.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,492,518.99/3,258.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.50

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