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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653.80, 3,982.62 and 1,115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653.80, 3,982.62 and 1,115.24 is: 1,673.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653.80 : 3,982.62 = 1,115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653.80/3,982.62 = 1,115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653.80x = 3,982.62 × 1,115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653.80x = 4,441,577.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,441,577.13/2,653.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.67

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