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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.73, 3,983.73 and 1,011.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.73, 3,983.73 and 1,011.97 is: 1,518.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.73 : 3,983.73 = 1,011.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.73/3,983.73 = 1,011.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.73x = 3,983.73 × 1,011.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.73x = 4,031,415.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,031,415.25/2,655.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.01

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