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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.42, 4,957.70 and 1,919.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.42, 4,957.70 and 1,919.50 is: 2,879.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.42 : 4,957.70 = 1,919.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.42/4,957.70 = 1,919.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.42x = 4,957.70 × 1,919.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.42x = 9,516,305.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,516,305.15/3,305.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,879.00

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