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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.97, 4,131.56 and 1,022.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.97, 4,131.56 and 1,022.59 is: 1,534.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.97 : 4,131.56 = 1,022.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.97/4,131.56 = 1,022.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.97x = 4,131.56 × 1,022.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.97x = 4,224,891.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,224,891.94/2,753.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.11

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