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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,733.59, 4,097.95 and 1,001.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,733.59, 4,097.95 and 1,001.81 is: 1,501.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,733.59 : 4,097.95 = 1,001.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,733.59/4,097.95 = 1,001.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,733.59x = 4,097.95 × 1,001.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,733.59x = 4,105,367.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,105,367.29/2,733.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.82

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