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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,742.48, 4,114.36 and 1,010.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,742.48, 4,114.36 and 1,010.96 is: 1,516.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,742.48 : 4,114.36 = 1,010.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,742.48/4,114.36 = 1,010.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,742.48x = 4,114.36 × 1,010.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,742.48x = 4,159,453.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,159,453.39/2,742.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.68

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