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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.94, 4,140.53 and 911.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.94, 4,140.53 and 911.71 is: 1,367.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.94 : 4,140.53 = 911.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.94/4,140.53 = 911.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.94x = 4,140.53 × 911.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.94x = 3,774,962.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,774,962.61/2,760.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.27

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