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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.94, 4,117.86 and 1,013.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.94, 4,117.86 and 1,013.43 is: 1,520.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.94 : 4,117.86 = 1,013.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.94/4,117.86 = 1,013.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.94x = 4,117.86 × 1,013.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.94x = 4,173,162.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173,162.86/2,744.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.31

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