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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.90, 4,141.92 and 812.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.90, 4,141.92 and 812.94 is: 1,219.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.90 : 4,141.92 = 812.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.90/4,141.92 = 812.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.90x = 4,141.92 × 812.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.90x = 3,367,132.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,367,132.44/2,760.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.58

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