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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.68, 4,117.32 and 1,013.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.68, 4,117.32 and 1,013.32 is: 1,520.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.68 : 4,117.32 = 1,013.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.68/4,117.32 = 1,013.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.68x = 4,117.32 × 1,013.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.68x = 4,172,162.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,172,162.70/2,744.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.09

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