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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.30, 4,112.24 and 1,009.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.30, 4,112.24 and 1,009.92 is: 1,514.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.30 : 4,112.24 = 1,009.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.30/4,112.24 = 1,009.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.30x = 4,112.24 × 1,009.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.30x = 4,153,033.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,153,033.42/2,741.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.99

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