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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.51, 4,139.37 and 1,027.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.51, 4,139.37 and 1,027.92 is: 1,541.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.51 : 4,139.37 = 1,027.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.51/4,139.37 = 1,027.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.51x = 4,139.37 × 1,027.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.51x = 4,254,941.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,941.21/2,760.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.36

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