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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.72, 4,132.64 and 1,024.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.72, 4,132.64 and 1,024.13 is: 1,535.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.72 : 4,132.64 = 1,024.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.72/4,132.64 = 1,024.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.72x = 4,132.64 × 1,024.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.72x = 4,232,360.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,232,360.60/2,756.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.29

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