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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.96, 4,113.35 and 1,010.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.96, 4,113.35 and 1,010.45 is: 1,515.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.96 : 4,113.35 = 1,010.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.96/4,113.35 = 1,010.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.96x = 4,113.35 × 1,010.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.96x = 4,156,308.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156,308.89/2,741.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.82

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