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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.28, 4,137.83 and 1,004.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.28, 4,137.83 and 1,004.86 is: 1,506.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.28 : 4,137.83 = 1,004.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.28/4,137.83 = 1,004.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.28x = 4,137.83 × 1,004.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.28x = 4,157,926.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,926.15/2,760.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.34

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