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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.70, 4,364.52 and 718.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.70, 4,364.52 and 718.43 is: 1,077.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.70 : 4,364.52 = 718.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.70/4,364.52 = 718.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.70x = 4,364.52 × 718.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.70x = 3,135,580.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,580.28/2,909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.63

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