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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.40, 4,108.70 and 1,007.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.40, 4,108.70 and 1,007.64 is: 1,511.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.40 : 4,108.70 = 1,007.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.40/4,108.70 = 1,007.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.40x = 4,108.70 × 1,007.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.40x = 4,140,090.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,140,090.47/2,739.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.31

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