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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.80, 4,141.74 and 1,007.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.80, 4,141.74 and 1,007.47 is: 1,510.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.80 : 4,141.74 = 1,007.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.80/4,141.74 = 1,007.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.80x = 4,141.74 × 1,007.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.80x = 4,172,678.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,172,678.80/2,762.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.31

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