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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.09, 4,137.71 and 1,028.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.09, 4,137.71 and 1,028.31 is: 1,541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.09 : 4,137.71 = 1,028.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.09/4,137.71 = 1,028.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.09x = 4,137.71 × 1,028.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.09x = 4,254,843.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,843.43/2,760.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.56

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