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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.38, 4,141.08 and 911.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.38, 4,141.08 and 911.57 is: 1,367.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.38 : 4,141.08 = 911.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.38/4,141.08 = 911.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.38x = 4,141.08 × 911.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.38x = 3,774,884.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,774,884.30/2,760.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.52

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