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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.36, 4,129.02 and 1,021

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.36, 4,129.02 and 1,021 is: 1,531.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.36 : 4,129.02 = 1,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.36/4,129.02 = 1,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.36x = 4,129.02 × 1,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.36x = 4,215,729.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,215,729.42/2,752.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.68

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