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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,736.59, 4,102.45 and 1,004.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,736.59, 4,102.45 and 1,004.81 is: 1,506.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,736.59 : 4,102.45 = 1,004.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,736.59/4,102.45 = 1,004.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,736.59x = 4,102.45 × 1,004.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,736.59x = 4,122,182.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,182.78/2,736.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.32

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