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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.82, 4,888.80 and 919.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.82, 4,888.80 and 919.68 is: 1,379.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.82 : 4,888.80 = 919.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.82/4,888.80 = 919.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.82x = 4,888.80 × 919.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.82x = 4,496,131.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,496,131.58/3,259.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.26

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