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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.19, 4,365.17 and 718.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.19, 4,365.17 and 718.86 is: 1,078.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.19 : 4,365.17 = 718.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.19/4,365.17 = 718.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.19x = 4,365.17 × 718.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.19x = 3,137,946.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,946.11/2,910.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.26

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