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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.32, 4,141.98 and 912.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.32, 4,141.98 and 912.54 is: 1,368.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.32 : 4,141.98 = 912.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.32/4,141.98 = 912.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.32x = 4,141.98 × 912.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.32x = 3,779,722.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,722.43/2,761.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.81

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