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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759, 4,137.48 and 909.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759, 4,137.48 and 909.58 is: 1,364.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759 : 4,137.48 = 909.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759/4,137.48 = 909.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759x = 4,137.48 × 909.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759x = 3,763,369.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,369.06/2,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.03

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