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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.90, 3,994.35 and 1,019.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.90, 3,994.35 and 1,019.91 is: 1,529.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.90 : 3,994.35 = 1,019.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.90/3,994.35 = 1,019.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.90x = 3,994.35 × 1,019.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.90x = 4,073,888.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,073,888.66/2,662.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.87

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