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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.04, 4,139.38 and 1,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.04, 4,139.38 and 1,004 is: 1,506.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.04 : 4,139.38 = 1,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.04/4,139.38 = 1,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.04x = 4,139.38 × 1,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.04x = 4,155,937.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,155,937.52/2,759.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.30

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