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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.66, 3,980.52 and 1,010.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.66, 3,980.52 and 1,010.34 is: 1,516.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.66 : 3,980.52 = 1,010.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.66/3,980.52 = 1,010.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.66x = 3,980.52 × 1,010.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.66x = 4,021,678.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021,678.58/2,652.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.09

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