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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.73, 4,888.99 and 919.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.73, 4,888.99 and 919.16 is: 1,378.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.73 : 4,888.99 = 919.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.73/4,888.99 = 919.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.73x = 4,888.99 × 919.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.73x = 4,493,764.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,493,764.05/3,259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.57

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