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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.26, 4,107.60 and 1,005.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.26, 4,107.60 and 1,005.84 is: 1,509.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.26 : 4,107.60 = 1,005.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.26/4,107.60 = 1,005.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.26x = 4,107.60 × 1,005.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.26x = 4,131,588.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,588.38/2,737.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.39

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