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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.32, 4,138.39 and 909.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.32, 4,138.39 and 909.99 is: 1,364.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.32 : 4,138.39 = 909.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.32/4,138.39 = 909.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.32x = 4,138.39 × 909.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.32x = 3,765,884.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,884.99/2,759.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.79

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