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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.56, 4,106.36 and 1,006.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.56, 4,106.36 and 1,006.19 is: 1,509.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.56 : 4,106.36 = 1,006.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.56/4,106.36 = 1,006.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.56x = 4,106.36 × 1,006.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.56x = 4,131,775.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,775.75/2,737.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.29

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