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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.40, 4,139.49 and 1,004.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.40, 4,139.49 and 1,004.52 is: 1,506.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.40 : 4,139.49 = 1,004.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.40/4,139.49 = 1,004.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.40x = 4,139.49 × 1,004.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.40x = 4,158,200.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,158,200.49/2,759.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.92

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