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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.54, 4,127.10 and 1,020

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.54, 4,127.10 and 1,020 is: 1,529.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.54 : 4,127.10 = 1,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.54/4,127.10 = 1,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.54x = 4,127.10 × 1,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.54x = 4,209,642
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,209,642/2,751.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.92

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