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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.70, 3,983.10 and 1,011.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.70, 3,983.10 and 1,011.40 is: 1,516.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.70 : 3,983.10 = 1,011.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.70/3,983.10 = 1,011.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.70x = 3,983.10 × 1,011.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.70x = 4,028,507.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,028,507.34/2,655.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.93

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