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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.44, 4,109.52 and 1,507.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.44, 4,109.52 and 1,507.68 is: 2,260.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.44 : 4,109.52 = 1,507.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.44/4,109.52 = 1,507.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.44x = 4,109.52 × 1,507.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.44x = 6,195,841.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,195,841.11/2,741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,260.07

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