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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.94, 4,139.09 and 1,004.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.94, 4,139.09 and 1,004.89 is: 1,507.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.94 : 4,139.09 = 1,004.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.94/4,139.09 = 1,004.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.94x = 4,139.09 × 1,004.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.94x = 4,159,342.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,159,342.36/2,758.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.59

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