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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.52, 4,139.47 and 1,004.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.52, 4,139.47 and 1,004.28 is: 1,505.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.52 : 4,139.47 = 1,004.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.52/4,139.47 = 1,004.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.52x = 4,139.47 × 1,004.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.52x = 4,157,186.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,186.93/2,760.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.94

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