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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.72, 4,104.01 and 1,005.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.72, 4,104.01 and 1,005.94 is: 1,507.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.72 : 4,104.01 = 1,005.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.72/4,104.01 = 1,005.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.72x = 4,104.01 × 1,005.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.72x = 4,128,387.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,387.82/2,737.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.97

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