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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.53, 4,138.08 and 1,004.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.53, 4,138.08 and 1,004.01 is: 1,506.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.53 : 4,138.08 = 1,004.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.53/4,138.08 = 1,004.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.53x = 4,138.08 × 1,004.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.53x = 4,154,673.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154,673.70/2,758.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.12

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