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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.08, 4,119.42 and 1,014.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.08, 4,119.42 and 1,014.52 is: 1,521.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.08 : 4,119.42 = 1,014.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.08/4,119.42 = 1,014.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.08x = 4,119.42 × 1,014.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.08x = 4,179,233.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,179,233.98/2,747.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.34

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