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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.03, 4,109.64 and 1,008.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.03, 4,109.64 and 1,008.25 is: 1,512.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.03 : 4,109.64 = 1,008.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.03/4,109.64 = 1,008.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.03x = 4,109.64 × 1,008.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.03x = 4,143,544.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,143,544.53/2,740.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.23

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