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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.82, 4,099.23 and 1,001.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.82, 4,099.23 and 1,001.45 is: 1,502.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.82 : 4,099.23 = 1,001.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.82/4,099.23 = 1,001.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.82x = 4,099.23 × 1,001.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.82x = 4,105,153.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,105,153.39/2,732.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.17

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