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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653.41, 3,978.57 and 1,010.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653.41, 3,978.57 and 1,010.07 is: 1,514.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653.41 : 3,978.57 = 1,010.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653.41/3,978.57 = 1,010.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653.41x = 3,978.57 × 1,010.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653.41x = 4,018,634.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,634.20/2,653.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.52

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