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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.63, 4,137.06 and 909.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.63, 4,137.06 and 909.40 is: 1,363.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.63 : 4,137.06 = 909.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.63/4,137.06 = 909.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.63x = 4,137.06 × 909.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.63x = 3,762,235.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762,235.43/2,758.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.81

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