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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.63, 4,116.70 and 1,013.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.63, 4,116.70 and 1,013.23 is: 1,518.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.63 : 4,116.70 = 1,013.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.63/4,116.70 = 1,013.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.63x = 4,116.70 × 1,013.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.63x = 4,171,163.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,171,163.94/2,746.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.65

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