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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.50, 4,364.20 and 718.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.50, 4,364.20 and 718.23 is: 1,077.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.50 : 4,364.20 = 718.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.50/4,364.20 = 718.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.50x = 4,364.20 × 718.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.50x = 3,134,499.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,499.37/2,909.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.33

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