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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653.51, 3,981.93 and 1,010.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653.51, 3,981.93 and 1,010.20 is: 1,515.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653.51 : 3,981.93 = 1,010.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653.51/3,981.93 = 1,010.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653.51x = 3,981.93 × 1,010.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653.51x = 4,022,545.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,545.69/2,653.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.93

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