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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.86, 4,141.38 and 1,006.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.86, 4,141.38 and 1,006.22 is: 1,509.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.86 : 4,141.38 = 1,006.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.86/4,141.38 = 1,006.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.86x = 4,141.38 × 1,006.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.86x = 4,167,139.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,167,139.38/2,760.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.36

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