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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.07, 4,140.41 and 1,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.07, 4,140.41 and 1,027.70 is: 1,542.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.07 : 4,140.41 = 1,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.07/4,140.41 = 1,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.07x = 4,140.41 × 1,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.07x = 4,255,081.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,255,081.22/2,759.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.22

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