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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.08, 4,110.53 and 1,008.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.08, 4,110.53 and 1,008.57 is: 1,513.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.08 : 4,110.53 = 1,008.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.08/4,110.53 = 1,008.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.08x = 4,110.53 × 1,008.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.08x = 4,145,752.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,145,752.20/2,740.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.00

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