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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.79, 3,120.59 and 910.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.79, 3,120.59 and 910.04 is: 1,365.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.79 : 3,120.59 = 910.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.79/3,120.59 = 910.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.79x = 3,120.59 × 910.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.79x = 2,839,861.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,861.72/2,079.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.46

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