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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.51, 4,139.78 and 910.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.51, 4,139.78 and 910.70 is: 1,366.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.51 : 4,139.78 = 910.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.51/4,139.78 = 910.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.51x = 4,139.78 × 910.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.51x = 3,770,087.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,770,087.92/2,759.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.22

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