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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.86, 4,142.88 and 1,007.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.86, 4,142.88 and 1,007.22 is: 1,510.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.86 : 4,142.88 = 1,007.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.86/4,142.88 = 1,007.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.86x = 4,142.88 × 1,007.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.86x = 4,172,791.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,172,791.59/2,761.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.86

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