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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.26, 4,142.46 and 912.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.26, 4,142.46 and 912.54 is: 1,369.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.26 : 4,142.46 = 912.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.26/4,142.46 = 912.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.26x = 4,142.46 × 912.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.26x = 3,780,160.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,780,160.45/2,761.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.00

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