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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.66, 4,116.56 and 1,012.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.66, 4,116.56 and 1,012.88 is: 1,519.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.66 : 4,116.56 = 1,012.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.66/4,116.56 = 1,012.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.66x = 4,116.56 × 1,012.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.66x = 4,169,581.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,169,581.29/2,744.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.16

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