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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.85, 4,141.76 and 1,004.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.85, 4,141.76 and 1,004.85 is: 1,508.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.85 : 4,141.76 = 1,004.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.85/4,141.76 = 1,004.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.85x = 4,141.76 × 1,004.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.85x = 4,161,842.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,161,842.51/2,759.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.00

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