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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.76, 4,108.74 and 1,007.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.76, 4,108.74 and 1,007.52 is: 1,511.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.76 : 4,108.74 = 1,007.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.76/4,108.74 = 1,007.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.76x = 4,108.74 × 1,007.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.76x = 4,139,637.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,139,637.72/2,738.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.50

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