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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.90, 4,140.14 and 812.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.90, 4,140.14 and 812.72 is: 1,218.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.90 : 4,140.14 = 812.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.90/4,140.14 = 812.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.90x = 4,140.14 × 812.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.90x = 3,364,749.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,749.82/2,760.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.71

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