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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.40, 4,110.84 and 1,009.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.40, 4,110.84 and 1,009.04 is: 1,513.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.40 : 4,110.84 = 1,009.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.40/4,110.84 = 1,009.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.40x = 4,110.84 × 1,009.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.40x = 4,148,001.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,148,001.99/2,740.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.65

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