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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.04, 4,127.64 and 1,020.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.04, 4,127.64 and 1,020.24 is: 1,530.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.04 : 4,127.64 = 1,020.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.04/4,127.64 = 1,020.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.04x = 4,127.64 × 1,020.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.04x = 4,211,183.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,211,183.43/2,752.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.20

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