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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.59, 4,889.70 and 919.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.59, 4,889.70 and 919.59 is: 1,379.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.59 : 4,889.70 = 919.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.59/4,889.70 = 919.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.59x = 4,889.70 × 919.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.59x = 4,496,519.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,496,519.22/3,259.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.47

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