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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.06, 3,994.41 and 1,019.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.06, 3,994.41 and 1,019.78 is: 1,529.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.06 : 3,994.41 = 1,019.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.06/3,994.41 = 1,019.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.06x = 3,994.41 × 1,019.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.06x = 4,073,419.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,073,419.43/2,663.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.60

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