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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.18, 3,979.88 and 1,011

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.18, 3,979.88 and 1,011 is: 1,515.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.18 : 3,979.88 = 1,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.18/3,979.88 = 1,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.18x = 3,979.88 × 1,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.18x = 4,023,658.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,658.68/2,655.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.40

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