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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.74, 3,982.58 and 1,011.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.74, 3,982.58 and 1,011.44 is: 1,517.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.74 : 3,982.58 = 1,011.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.74/3,982.58 = 1,011.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.74x = 3,982.58 × 1,011.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.74x = 4,028,140.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,028,140.72/2,654.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.34

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