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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.10, 4,365.12 and 718.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.10, 4,365.12 and 718.82 is: 1,078.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.10 : 4,365.12 = 718.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.10/4,365.12 = 718.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.10x = 4,365.12 × 718.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.10x = 3,137,751.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,751.29/2,910.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.23

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