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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.76, 3,994.68 and 1,019.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.76, 3,994.68 and 1,019.36 is: 1,529.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.76 : 3,994.68 = 1,019.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.76/3,994.68 = 1,019.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.76x = 3,994.68 × 1,019.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.76x = 4,072,017.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,072,017.00/2,662.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.25

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