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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.70, 3,984.60 and 1,012.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.70, 3,984.60 and 1,012.40 is: 1,518.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.70 : 3,984.60 = 1,012.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.70/3,984.60 = 1,012.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.70x = 3,984.60 × 1,012.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.70x = 4,034,009.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,034,009.04/2,656.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.43

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