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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.08, 4,116.51 and 1,012.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.08, 4,116.51 and 1,012.58 is: 1,519.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.08 : 4,116.51 = 1,012.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.08/4,116.51 = 1,012.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.08x = 4,116.51 × 1,012.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.08x = 4,168,295.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,168,295.70/2,744.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.01

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