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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.41, 4,141.24 and 912.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.41, 4,141.24 and 912.18 is: 1,367.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.41 : 4,141.24 = 912.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.41/4,141.24 = 912.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.41x = 4,141.24 × 912.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.41x = 3,777,556.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,777,556.30/2,761.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.98

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