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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.50, 4,136.73 and 909.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.50, 4,136.73 and 909.08 is: 1,363.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.50 : 4,136.73 = 909.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.50/4,136.73 = 909.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.50x = 4,136.73 × 909.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.50x = 3,760,597.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,760,597.82/2,758.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.28

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