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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.03, 4,141.95 and 912.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.03, 4,141.95 and 912.34 is: 1,368.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.03 : 4,141.95 = 912.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.03/4,141.95 = 912.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.03x = 4,141.95 × 912.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.03x = 3,778,866.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,866.66/2,761.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.64

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