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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.10, 4,111.92 and 1,009.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.10, 4,111.92 and 1,009.50 is: 1,514.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.10 : 4,111.92 = 1,009.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.10/4,111.92 = 1,009.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.10x = 4,111.92 × 1,009.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.10x = 4,150,983.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,983.24/2,741.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.35

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