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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.24, 4,141.76 and 912.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.24, 4,141.76 and 912.31 is: 1,368.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.24 : 4,141.76 = 912.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.24/4,141.76 = 912.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.24x = 4,141.76 × 912.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.24x = 3,778,569.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,569.07/2,761.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.43

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