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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.28, 4,134.82 and 1,001.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.28, 4,134.82 and 1,001.40 is: 1,502.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.28 : 4,134.82 = 1,001.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.28/4,134.82 = 1,001.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.28x = 4,134.82 × 1,001.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.28x = 4,140,608.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,140,608.75/2,756.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.25

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