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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.50, 4,136.88 and 909.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.50, 4,136.88 and 909.27 is: 1,363.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.50 : 4,136.88 = 909.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.50/4,136.88 = 909.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.50x = 4,136.88 × 909.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.50x = 3,761,546.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,546.67/2,758.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.62

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