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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.80, 4,126.60 and 1,020.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.80, 4,126.60 and 1,020.04 is: 1,529.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.80 : 4,126.60 = 1,020.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.80/4,126.60 = 1,020.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.80x = 4,126.60 × 1,020.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.80x = 4,209,297.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,209,297.06/2,751.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.65

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