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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.27, 3,983.00 and 1,012.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.27, 3,983.00 and 1,012.05 is: 1,518.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.27 : 3,983.00 = 1,012.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.27/3,983.00 = 1,012.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.27x = 3,983.00 × 1,012.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.27x = 4,030,990.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030,990.09/2,655.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.11

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