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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.81, 4,139.91 and 1,004.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.81, 4,139.91 and 1,004.58 is: 1,506.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.81 : 4,139.91 = 1,004.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.81/4,139.91 = 1,004.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.81x = 4,139.91 × 1,004.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.81x = 4,158,870.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,158,870.79/2,760.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.40

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