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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.35, 4,141.63 and 1,006.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.35, 4,141.63 and 1,006.05 is: 1,510.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.35 : 4,141.63 = 1,006.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.35/4,141.63 = 1,006.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.35x = 4,141.63 × 1,006.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.35x = 4,166,671.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,166,671.48/2,759.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.02

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