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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.33, 4,112.33 and 1,008.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.33, 4,112.33 and 1,008.96 is: 1,514.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.33 : 4,112.33 = 1,008.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.33/4,112.33 = 1,008.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.33x = 4,112.33 × 1,008.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.33x = 4,149,150.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,150.87/2,740.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.11

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