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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.84, 4,141.68 and 1,029.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.84, 4,141.68 and 1,029.52 is: 1,543.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.84 : 4,141.68 = 1,029.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.84/4,141.68 = 1,029.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.84x = 4,141.68 × 1,029.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.84x = 4,263,942.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,263,942.39/2,761.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.88

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