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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.88, 3,989.00 and 1,015.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.88, 3,989.00 and 1,015.89 is: 1,524.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.88 : 3,989.00 = 1,015.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.88/3,989.00 = 1,015.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.88x = 3,989.00 × 1,015.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.88x = 4,052,389.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052,389.51/2,658.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.10

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