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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.75, 4,140.11 and 911.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.75, 4,140.11 and 911.32 is: 1,366.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.75 : 4,140.11 = 911.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.75/4,140.11 = 911.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.75x = 4,140.11 × 911.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.75x = 3,772,956.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,956.97/2,760.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.64

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