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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.30, 4,121.55 and 1,016.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.30, 4,121.55 and 1,016.70 is: 1,524.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.30 : 4,121.55 = 1,016.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.30/4,121.55 = 1,016.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.30x = 4,121.55 × 1,016.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.30x = 4,190,379.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,190,379.89/2,748.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.72

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