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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.43, 4,139.69 and 1,006.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.43, 4,139.69 and 1,006.02 is: 1,508.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.43 : 4,139.69 = 1,006.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.43/4,139.69 = 1,006.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.43x = 4,139.69 × 1,006.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.43x = 4,164,605.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,164,605.90/2,761.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.14

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