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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.35, 4,144.62 and 1,007.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.35, 4,144.62 and 1,007.48 is: 1,511.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.35 : 4,144.62 = 1,007.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.35/4,144.62 = 1,007.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.35x = 4,144.62 × 1,007.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.35x = 4,175,621.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,175,621.76/2,762.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.62

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