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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.86, 3,976.99 and 1,010.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.86, 3,976.99 and 1,010.59 is: 1,515.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.86 : 3,976.99 = 1,010.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.86/3,976.99 = 1,010.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.86x = 3,976.99 × 1,010.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.86x = 4,019,106.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019,106.32/2,652.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.01

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