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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.74, 3,986.45 and 1,014.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.74, 3,986.45 and 1,014.45 is: 1,521.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.74 : 3,986.45 = 1,014.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.74/3,986.45 = 1,014.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.74x = 3,986.45 × 1,014.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.74x = 4,044,054.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044,054.20/2,657.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.61

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