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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.26, 4,133.09 and 1,001.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.26, 4,133.09 and 1,001.04 is: 1,501.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.26 : 4,133.09 = 1,001.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.26/4,133.09 = 1,001.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.26x = 4,133.09 × 1,001.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.26x = 4,137,375.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,137,375.42/2,756.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.09

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