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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.69, 4,138.65 and 910.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.69, 4,138.65 and 910.46 is: 1,365.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.69 : 4,138.65 = 910.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.69/4,138.65 = 910.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.69x = 4,138.65 × 910.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.69x = 3,768,075.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768,075.28/2,759.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.40

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