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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.27, 3,978.81 and 1,010.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.27, 3,978.81 and 1,010.93 is: 1,514.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.27 : 3,978.81 = 1,010.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.27/3,978.81 = 1,010.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.27x = 3,978.81 × 1,010.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.27x = 4,022,278.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,278.50/2,655.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.83

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