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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.45, 4,141.40 and 1,005.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.45, 4,141.40 and 1,005.62 is: 1,508.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.45 : 4,141.40 = 1,005.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.45/4,141.40 = 1,005.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.45x = 4,141.40 × 1,005.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.45x = 4,164,656.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,164,656.48/2,760.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.69

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