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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.18, 4,136.31 and 1,003.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.18, 4,136.31 and 1,003.77 is: 1,504.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.18 : 4,136.31 = 1,003.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.18/4,136.31 = 1,003.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.18x = 4,136.31 × 1,003.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.18x = 4,151,903.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,151,903.89/2,759.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.76

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