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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.72, 4,121.70 and 1,016.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.72, 4,121.70 and 1,016.56 is: 1,525.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.72 : 4,121.70 = 1,016.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.72/4,121.70 = 1,016.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.72x = 4,121.70 × 1,016.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.72x = 4,189,955.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,189,955.35/2,746.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.44

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