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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.31, 3,981.46 and 1,010.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.31, 3,981.46 and 1,010.47 is: 1,515.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.31 : 3,981.46 = 1,010.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.31/3,981.46 = 1,010.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.31x = 3,981.46 × 1,010.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.31x = 4,023,145.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,145.89/2,654.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.70

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