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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.82, 4,357.86 and 2,705.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.82, 4,357.86 and 2,705.79 is: 4,050.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.82 : 4,357.86 = 2,705.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.82/4,357.86 = 2,705.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.82x = 4,357.86 × 2,705.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.82x = 11,791,454.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,791,454.01/2,910.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.90

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