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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.85, 4,099.58 and 1,001.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.85, 4,099.58 and 1,001.48 is: 1,502.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.85 : 4,099.58 = 1,001.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.85/4,099.58 = 1,001.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.85x = 4,099.58 × 1,001.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.85x = 4,105,647.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,105,647.38/2,732.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.33

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