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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.01, 3,993.71 and 1,275.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.01, 3,993.71 and 1,275.63 is: 1,913.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.01 : 3,993.71 = 1,275.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.01/3,993.71 = 1,275.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.01x = 3,993.71 × 1,275.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.01x = 5,094,489.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,094,489.91/2,663.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.06

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