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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.08, 4,137.71 and 1,004.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.08, 4,137.71 and 1,004.81 is: 1,506.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.08 : 4,137.71 = 1,004.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.08/4,137.71 = 1,004.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.08x = 4,137.71 × 1,004.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.08x = 4,157,586.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,586.67/2,760.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.33

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