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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.05, 4,139.99 and 911.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.05, 4,139.99 and 911.12 is: 1,366.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.05 : 4,139.99 = 911.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.05/4,139.99 = 911.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.05x = 4,139.99 × 911.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.05x = 3,772,033.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,033.48/2,760.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.65

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