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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759, 4,138.95 and 910.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759, 4,138.95 and 910.23 is: 1,365.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759 : 4,138.95 = 910.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759/4,138.95 = 910.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759x = 4,138.95 × 910.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759x = 3,767,375.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,375.76/2,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.49

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