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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.34, 4,142.14 and 912.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.34, 4,142.14 and 912.41 is: 1,368.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.34 : 4,142.14 = 912.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.34/4,142.14 = 912.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.34x = 4,142.14 × 912.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.34x = 3,779,329.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,329.96/2,761.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.66

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