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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.52, 4,110.62 and 1,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.52, 4,110.62 and 1,201 is: 1,801.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.52 : 4,110.62 = 1,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.52/4,110.62 = 1,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.52x = 4,110.62 × 1,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.52x = 4,936,854.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,936,854.62/2,740.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.43

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