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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.10, 3,979.80 and 1,010.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.10, 3,979.80 and 1,010.52 is: 1,515.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.10 : 3,979.80 = 1,010.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.10/3,979.80 = 1,010.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.10x = 3,979.80 × 1,010.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.10x = 4,021,667.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021,667.50/2,654.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.27

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