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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.71, 4,111.39 and 1,008.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.71, 4,111.39 and 1,008.34 is: 1,513.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.71 : 4,111.39 = 1,008.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.71/4,111.39 = 1,008.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.71x = 4,111.39 × 1,008.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.71x = 4,145,659.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,145,659.94/2,739.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.17

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