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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.67, 4,139.78 and 910.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.67, 4,139.78 and 910.85 is: 1,366.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.67 : 4,139.78 = 910.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.67/4,139.78 = 910.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.67x = 4,139.78 × 910.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.67x = 3,770,693.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,770,693.36/2,759.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.36

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