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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765.52, 4,146.96 and 1,009.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765.52, 4,146.96 and 1,009.28 is: 1,513.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765.52 : 4,146.96 = 1,009.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765.52/4,146.96 = 1,009.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765.52x = 4,146.96 × 1,009.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765.52x = 4,185,443.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,185,443.79/2,765.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.44

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