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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.26, 4,119.21 and 1,014.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.26, 4,119.21 and 1,014.75 is: 1,522.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.26 : 4,119.21 = 1,014.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.26/4,119.21 = 1,014.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.26x = 4,119.21 × 1,014.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.26x = 4,179,968.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,179,968.35/2,746.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.06

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