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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.06, 4,140.74 and 1,028.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.06, 4,140.74 and 1,028.69 is: 1,543.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.06 : 4,140.74 = 1,028.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.06/4,140.74 = 1,028.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.06x = 4,140.74 × 1,028.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.06x = 4,259,537.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,259,537.83/2,760.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.28

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