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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.28, 4,107.96 and 1,007.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.28, 4,107.96 and 1,007.04 is: 1,510.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.28 : 4,107.96 = 1,007.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.28/4,107.96 = 1,007.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.28x = 4,107.96 × 1,007.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.28x = 4,136,880.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,136,880.04/2,738.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.76

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