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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,917.48, 4,376.16 and 726.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,917.48, 4,376.16 and 726.19 is: 1,089.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,917.48 : 4,376.16 = 726.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,917.48/4,376.16 = 726.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,917.48x = 4,376.16 × 726.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,917.48x = 3,177,923.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177,923.63/2,917.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.27

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