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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.52, 4,142.47 and 1,006.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.52, 4,142.47 and 1,006.28 is: 1,508.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.52 : 4,142.47 = 1,006.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.52/4,142.47 = 1,006.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.52x = 4,142.47 × 1,006.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.52x = 4,168,484.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,168,484.71/2,762.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.94

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