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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.93, 3,991.13 and 1,015.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.93, 3,991.13 and 1,015.94 is: 1,524.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.93 : 3,991.13 = 1,015.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.93/3,991.13 = 1,015.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.93x = 3,991.13 × 1,015.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.93x = 4,054,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,054,731.20/2,659.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.38

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