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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.26, 3,985.76 and 1,013.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.26, 3,985.76 and 1,013.05 is: 1,518.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.26 : 3,985.76 = 1,013.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.26/3,985.76 = 1,013.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.26x = 3,985.76 × 1,013.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.26x = 4,037,774.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,037,774.17/2,658.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.95

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