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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.73, 3,982.23 and 1,010.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.73, 3,982.23 and 1,010.97 is: 1,516.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.73 : 3,982.23 = 1,010.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.73/3,982.23 = 1,010.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.73x = 3,982.23 × 1,010.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.73x = 4,025,915.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,915.06/2,654.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.51

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