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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.98, 4,122.15 and 1,016.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.98, 4,122.15 and 1,016.02 is: 1,524.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.98 : 4,122.15 = 1,016.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.98/4,122.15 = 1,016.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.98x = 4,122.15 × 1,016.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.98x = 4,188,186.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,188,186.84/2,747.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.10

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