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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.94, 4,105.53 and 1,005.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.94, 4,105.53 and 1,005.78 is: 1,509.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.94 : 4,105.53 = 1,005.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.94/4,105.53 = 1,005.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.94x = 4,105.53 × 1,005.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.94x = 4,129,259.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,129,259.96/2,735.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.27

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