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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.35, 4,121.45 and 1,016.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.35, 4,121.45 and 1,016.43 is: 1,525.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.35 : 4,121.45 = 1,016.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.35/4,121.45 = 1,016.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.35x = 4,121.45 × 1,016.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.35x = 4,189,160.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,189,160.34/2,746.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.36

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