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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.49, 4,134.27 and 1,001.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.49, 4,134.27 and 1,001.19 is: 1,501.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.49 : 4,134.27 = 1,001.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.49/4,134.27 = 1,001.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.49x = 4,134.27 × 1,001.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.49x = 4,139,189.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,139,189.78/2,756.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.62

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