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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.72, 4,105.51 and 1,006.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.72, 4,105.51 and 1,006.94 is: 1,509.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.72 : 4,105.51 = 1,006.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.72/4,105.51 = 1,006.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.72x = 4,105.51 × 1,006.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.72x = 4,134,002.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,134,002.24/2,738.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.47

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