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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.29, 4,138.04 and 909.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.29, 4,138.04 and 909.97 is: 1,364.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.29 : 4,138.04 = 909.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.29/4,138.04 = 909.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.29x = 4,138.04 × 909.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.29x = 3,765,484.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,484.19/2,759.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.66

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