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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.90, 4,141.73 and 1,005.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.90, 4,141.73 and 1,005.68 is: 1,508.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.90 : 4,141.73 = 1,005.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.90/4,141.73 = 1,005.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.90x = 4,141.73 × 1,005.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.90x = 4,165,229.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165,229.29/2,760.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.65

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