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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.30, 4,140.42 and 1,028.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.30, 4,140.42 and 1,028.93 is: 1,543.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.30 : 4,140.42 = 1,028.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.30/4,140.42 = 1,028.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.30x = 4,140.42 × 1,028.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.30x = 4,260,181.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,260,181.65/2,760.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.38

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