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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.48, 4,139.88 and 1,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.48, 4,139.88 and 1,027.20 is: 1,541.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.48 : 4,139.88 = 1,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.48/4,139.88 = 1,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.48x = 4,139.88 × 1,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.48x = 4,252,484.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,252,484.74/2,758.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.60

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