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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.65, 4,141.62 and 912.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.65, 4,141.62 and 912.42 is: 1,368.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.65 : 4,141.62 = 912.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.65/4,141.62 = 912.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.65x = 4,141.62 × 912.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.65x = 3,778,896.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,896.92/2,761.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.35

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