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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.81, 4,139.78 and 911.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.81, 4,139.78 and 911.08 is: 1,366.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.81 : 4,139.78 = 911.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.81/4,139.78 = 911.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.81x = 4,139.78 × 911.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.81x = 3,771,671.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,671.38/2,759.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.64

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