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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.09, 4,141.55 and 912.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.09, 4,141.55 and 912.69 is: 1,368.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.09 : 4,141.55 = 912.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.09/4,141.55 = 912.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.09x = 4,141.55 × 912.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.09x = 3,779,946.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,946.71/2,762.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.51

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