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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.50, 4,139.66 and 1,005.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.50, 4,139.66 and 1,005.16 is: 1,507.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.50 : 4,139.66 = 1,005.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.50/4,139.66 = 1,005.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.50x = 4,139.66 × 1,005.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.50x = 4,161,012.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,161,012.81/2,760.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.34

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