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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.11, 3,989.34 and 1,014.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.11, 3,989.34 and 1,014.75 is: 1,522.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.11 : 3,989.34 = 1,014.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.11/3,989.34 = 1,014.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.11x = 3,989.34 × 1,014.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.11x = 4,048,182.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,048,182.77/2,659.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.38

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