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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.08, 4,140.12 and 812.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.08, 4,140.12 and 812.28 is: 1,218.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.08 : 4,140.12 = 812.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.08/4,140.12 = 812.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.08x = 4,140.12 × 812.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.08x = 3,362,936.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362,936.67/2,760.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.42

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