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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.82, 4,138.84 and 910.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.82, 4,138.84 and 910.59 is: 1,365.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.82 : 4,138.84 = 910.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.82/4,138.84 = 910.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.82x = 4,138.84 × 910.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.82x = 3,768,786.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768,786.32/2,759.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.59

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