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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.25, 4,142.33 and 912.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.25, 4,142.33 and 912.47 is: 1,368.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.25 : 4,142.33 = 912.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.25/4,142.33 = 912.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.25x = 4,142.33 × 912.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.25x = 3,779,751.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,751.86/2,761.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.86

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