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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.87, 4,140.43 and 910.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.87, 4,140.43 and 910.91 is: 1,366.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.87 : 4,140.43 = 910.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.87/4,140.43 = 910.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.87x = 4,140.43 × 910.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.87x = 3,771,567.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,567.17/2,759.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.57

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