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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.62, 4,139.56 and 910.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.62, 4,139.56 and 910.90 is: 1,366.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.62 : 4,139.56 = 910.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.62/4,139.56 = 910.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.62x = 4,139.56 × 910.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.62x = 3,770,699.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,770,699.95/2,759.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.38

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