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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.49, 3,993.77 and 1,019.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.49, 3,993.77 and 1,019.12 is: 1,528.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.49 : 3,993.77 = 1,019.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.49/3,993.77 = 1,019.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.49x = 3,993.77 × 1,019.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.49x = 4,070,130.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,070,130.88/2,662.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.69

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