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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.17, 3,984.11 and 1,012.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.17, 3,984.11 and 1,012.89 is: 1,519.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.17 : 3,984.11 = 1,012.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.17/3,984.11 = 1,012.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.17x = 3,984.11 × 1,012.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.17x = 4,035,448.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,035,448.97/2,656.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.27

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