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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.79, 4,137.31 and 909.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.79, 4,137.31 and 909.50 is: 1,363.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.79 : 4,137.31 = 909.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.79/4,137.31 = 909.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.79x = 4,137.31 × 909.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.79x = 3,762,863.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762,863.90/2,758.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.95

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