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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.84, 4,104.30 and 1,006.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.84, 4,104.30 and 1,006.12 is: 1,508.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.84 : 4,104.30 = 1,006.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.84/4,104.30 = 1,006.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.84x = 4,104.30 × 1,006.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.84x = 4,129,418.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,129,418.32/2,737.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.28

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