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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,736.85, 4,105.58 and 1,005.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,736.85, 4,105.58 and 1,005.47 is: 1,508.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,736.85 : 4,105.58 = 1,005.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,736.85/4,105.58 = 1,005.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,736.85x = 4,105.58 × 1,005.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,736.85x = 4,128,037.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,037.52/2,736.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.32

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