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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.75, 4,141.13 and 812.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.75, 4,141.13 and 812.90 is: 1,219.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.75 : 4,141.13 = 812.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.75/4,141.13 = 812.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.75x = 4,141.13 × 812.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.75x = 3,366,330.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,366,330.87/2,760.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.35

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