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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,917.40, 4,376.10 and 726.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,917.40, 4,376.10 and 726.14 is: 1,089.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,917.40 : 4,376.10 = 726.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,917.40/4,376.10 = 726.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,917.40x = 4,376.10 × 726.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,917.40x = 3,177,661.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177,661.25/2,917.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.21

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