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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,734.59, 4,099.45 and 1,002.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,734.59, 4,099.45 and 1,002.81 is: 1,503.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,734.59 : 4,099.45 = 1,002.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,734.59/4,099.45 = 1,002.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,734.59x = 4,099.45 × 1,002.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,734.59x = 4,110,969.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,110,969.45/2,734.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.32

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