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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.06, 4,120.14 and 1,015.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.06, 4,120.14 and 1,015.28 is: 1,522.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.06 : 4,120.14 = 1,015.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.06/4,120.14 = 1,015.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.06x = 4,120.14 × 1,015.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.06x = 4,183,095.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,183,095.74/2,747.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.75

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