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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.28, 4,140.83 and 911.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.28, 4,140.83 and 911.59 is: 1,367.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.28 : 4,140.83 = 911.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.28/4,140.83 = 911.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.28x = 4,140.83 × 911.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.28x = 3,774,713.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,774,713.96/2,760.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.51

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