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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.58, 4,117.26 and 1,013.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.58, 4,117.26 and 1,013.08 is: 1,519.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.58 : 4,117.26 = 1,013.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.58/4,117.26 = 1,013.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.58x = 4,117.26 × 1,013.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.58x = 4,171,113.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,171,113.76/2,744.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.76

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