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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.20, 4,146.68 and 1,008.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.20, 4,146.68 and 1,008.97 is: 1,513.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.20 : 4,146.68 = 1,008.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.20/4,146.68 = 1,008.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.20x = 4,146.68 × 1,008.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.20x = 4,183,875.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,183,875.72/2,764.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.59

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