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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.00, 4,363.46 and 717.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.00, 4,363.46 and 717.74 is: 1,076.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.00 : 4,363.46 = 717.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.00/4,363.46 = 717.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.00x = 4,363.46 × 717.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.00x = 3,131,804.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,804.37/2,909.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.59

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