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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.65, 4,889.48 and 919.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.65, 4,889.48 and 919.65 is: 1,379.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.65 : 4,889.48 = 919.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.65/4,889.48 = 919.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.65x = 4,889.48 × 919.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.65x = 4,496,624.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,496,624.02/3,259.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.48

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