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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,736.84, 4,102.80 and 1,005.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,736.84, 4,102.80 and 1,005.12 is: 1,506.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,736.84 : 4,102.80 = 1,005.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,736.84/4,102.80 = 1,005.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,736.84x = 4,102.80 × 1,005.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,736.84x = 4,123,806.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,123,806.34/2,736.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.78

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