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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.86, 4,142.79 and 1,030.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.86, 4,142.79 and 1,030.89 is: 1,546.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.86 : 4,142.79 = 1,030.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.86/4,142.79 = 1,030.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.86x = 4,142.79 × 1,030.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.86x = 4,270,760.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,270,760.78/2,761.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.34

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