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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.78, 4,136.62 and 909.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.78, 4,136.62 and 909.01 is: 1,363.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.78 : 4,136.62 = 909.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.78/4,136.62 = 909.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.78x = 4,136.62 × 909.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.78x = 3,760,227.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,760,227.73/2,757.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.50

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