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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.96, 4,140.55 and 911

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.96, 4,140.55 and 911 is: 1,366.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.96 : 4,140.55 = 911 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.96/4,140.55 = 911/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.96x = 4,140.55 × 911
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.96x = 3,772,041.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,041.05/2,759.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.70

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