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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.72, 4,122.06 and 1,016.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.72, 4,122.06 and 1,016.12 is: 1,524.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.72 : 4,122.06 = 1,016.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.72/4,122.06 = 1,016.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.72x = 4,122.06 × 1,016.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.72x = 4,188,507.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,188,507.61/2,747.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.36

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