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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.48, 4,119.90 and 1,014.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.48, 4,119.90 and 1,014.52 is: 1,521.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.48 : 4,119.90 = 1,014.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.48/4,119.90 = 1,014.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.48x = 4,119.90 × 1,014.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.48x = 4,179,720.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,179,720.95/2,746.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.85

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