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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653.58, 3,980.62 and 1,009.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653.58, 3,980.62 and 1,009.68 is: 1,514.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653.58 : 3,980.62 = 1,009.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653.58/3,980.62 = 1,009.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653.58x = 3,980.62 × 1,009.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653.58x = 4,019,152.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019,152.40/2,653.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.62

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