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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.86, 4,140 and 1,028.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.86, 4,140 and 1,028.50 is: 1,542.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.86 : 4,140 = 1,028.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.86/4,140 = 1,028.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.86x = 4,140 × 1,028.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.86x = 4,257,990
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,257,990/2,759.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.83

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