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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.41, 4,114.69 and 1,011.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.41, 4,114.69 and 1,011.63 is: 1,517.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.41 : 4,114.69 = 1,011.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.41/4,114.69 = 1,011.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.41x = 4,114.69 × 1,011.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.41x = 4,162,543.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162,543.84/2,743.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.29

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