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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653.83, 3,980.27 and 1,009.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653.83, 3,980.27 and 1,009.85 is: 1,514.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653.83 : 3,980.27 = 1,009.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653.83/3,980.27 = 1,009.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653.83x = 3,980.27 × 1,009.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653.83x = 4,019,458.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019,458.28/2,653.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.59

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