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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.84, 4,114.80 and 1,013.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.84, 4,114.80 and 1,013.12 is: 1,518.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.84 : 4,114.80 = 1,013.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.84/4,114.80 = 1,013.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.84x = 4,114.80 × 1,013.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.84x = 4,168,786.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,168,786.18/2,744.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.77

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