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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.32, 4,103.54 and 1,005.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.32, 4,103.54 and 1,005.54 is: 1,507.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.32 : 4,103.54 = 1,005.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.32/4,103.54 = 1,005.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.32x = 4,103.54 × 1,005.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.32x = 4,126,248.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,126,248.07/2,737.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.41

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