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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.35, 4,106.43 and 1,005.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.35, 4,106.43 and 1,005.84 is: 1,508.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.35 : 4,106.43 = 1,005.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.35/4,106.43 = 1,005.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.35x = 4,106.43 × 1,005.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.35x = 4,130,411.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,130,411.55/2,737.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.91

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