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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.52, 4,140.97 and 1,005.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.52, 4,140.97 and 1,005.28 is: 1,507.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.52 : 4,140.97 = 1,005.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.52/4,140.97 = 1,005.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.52x = 4,140.97 × 1,005.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.52x = 4,162,834.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162,834.32/2,761.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.44

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