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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.09, 4,134.58 and 1,001.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.09, 4,134.58 and 1,001.58 is: 1,501.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.09 : 4,134.58 = 1,001.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.09/4,134.58 = 1,001.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.09x = 4,134.58 × 1,001.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.09x = 4,141,112.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,141,112.64/2,757.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.99

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