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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.48, 4,135.40 and 1,002.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.48, 4,135.40 and 1,002.26 is: 1,503.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.48 : 4,135.40 = 1,002.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.48/4,135.40 = 1,002.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.48x = 4,135.40 × 1,002.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.48x = 4,144,746.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,144,746.00/2,757.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.09

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