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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.31, 3,994.79 and 1,020.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.31, 3,994.79 and 1,020.03 is: 1,529.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.31 : 3,994.79 = 1,020.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.31/3,994.79 = 1,020.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.31x = 3,994.79 × 1,020.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.31x = 4,074,800.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,074,800.54/2,663.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.98

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