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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.14, 4,141.20 and 786.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.14, 4,141.20 and 786.90 is: 1,180.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.14 : 4,141.20 = 786.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.14/4,141.20 = 786.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.14x = 4,141.20 × 786.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.14x = 3,258,710.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258,710.28/2,761.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.20

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