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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.20, 3,989.46 and 1,014.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.20, 3,989.46 and 1,014.98 is: 1,523.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.20 : 3,989.46 = 1,014.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.20/3,989.46 = 1,014.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.20x = 3,989.46 × 1,014.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.20x = 4,049,222.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,049,222.11/2,658.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.29

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