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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.79, 4,152.30 and 1,013.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.79, 4,152.30 and 1,013.57 is: 1,520.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.79 : 4,152.30 = 1,013.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.79/4,152.30 = 1,013.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.79x = 4,152.30 × 1,013.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.79x = 4,208,646.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,208,646.71/2,768.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.03

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