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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.28, 4,141.98 and 1,029.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.28, 4,141.98 and 1,029.56 is: 1,544.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.28 : 4,141.98 = 1,029.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.28/4,141.98 = 1,029.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.28x = 4,141.98 × 1,029.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.28x = 4,264,416.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,264,416.93/2,761.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.36

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