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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.74, 4,122.51 and 1,016.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.74, 4,122.51 and 1,016.50 is: 1,525.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.74 : 4,122.51 = 1,016.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.74/4,122.51 = 1,016.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.74x = 4,122.51 × 1,016.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.74x = 4,190,531.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,190,531.42/2,747.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.08

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