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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.74, 4,113.69 and 1,010.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.74, 4,113.69 and 1,010.50 is: 1,516.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.74 : 4,113.69 = 1,010.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.74/4,113.69 = 1,010.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.74x = 4,113.69 × 1,010.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.74x = 4,156,883.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156,883.75/2,741.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.15

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