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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.52, 4,137.96 and 909.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.52, 4,137.96 and 909.56 is: 1,364.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.52 : 4,137.96 = 909.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.52/4,137.96 = 909.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.52x = 4,137.96 × 909.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.52x = 3,763,722.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,722.90/2,758.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.40

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