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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.68, 3,982.92 and 1,011.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.68, 3,982.92 and 1,011.64 is: 1,517.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.68 : 3,982.92 = 1,011.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.68/3,982.92 = 1,011.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.68x = 3,982.92 × 1,011.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.68x = 4,029,281.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,029,281.19/2,655.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.23

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