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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.94, 4,154.91 and 717.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.94, 4,154.91 and 717.94 is: 1,076.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.94 : 4,154.91 = 717.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.94/4,154.91 = 717.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.94x = 4,154.91 × 717.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.94x = 2,982,965.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982,965.70/2,769.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.91

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