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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.96, 4,366.36 and 719.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.96, 4,366.36 and 719.64 is: 1,079.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.96 : 4,366.36 = 719.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.96/4,366.36 = 719.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.96x = 4,366.36 × 719.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.96x = 3,142,207.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142,207.31/2,910.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.44

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