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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.60, 4,110.30 and 1,009.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.60, 4,110.30 and 1,009.24 is: 1,513.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.60 : 4,110.30 = 1,009.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.60/4,110.30 = 1,009.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.60x = 4,110.30 × 1,009.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.60x = 4,148,279.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,148,279.17/2,740.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.64

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