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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.75, 4,139.75 and 911.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.75, 4,139.75 and 911.02 is: 1,366.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.75 : 4,139.75 = 911.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.75/4,139.75 = 911.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.75x = 4,139.75 × 911.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.75x = 3,771,390.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,390.49/2,759.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.57

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