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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.62, 4,138.70 and 910.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.62, 4,138.70 and 910.58 is: 1,365.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.62 : 4,138.70 = 910.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.62/4,138.70 = 910.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.62x = 4,138.70 × 910.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.62x = 3,768,592.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768,592.20/2,760.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.13

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