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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.08, 4,363.55 and 717.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.08, 4,363.55 and 717.83 is: 1,076.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.08 : 4,363.55 = 717.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.08/4,363.55 = 717.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.08x = 4,363.55 × 717.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.08x = 3,132,287.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,287.10/2,909.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.73

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