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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.11, 4,127.21 and 1,019.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.11, 4,127.21 and 1,019.87 is: 1,530.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.11 : 4,127.21 = 1,019.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.11/4,127.21 = 1,019.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.11x = 4,127.21 × 1,019.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.11x = 4,209,191.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,209,191.93/2,751.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.00

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