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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.32, 3,992.52 and 1,018.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.32, 3,992.52 and 1,018.55 is: 1,526.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.32 : 3,992.52 = 1,018.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.32/3,992.52 = 1,018.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.32x = 3,992.52 × 1,018.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.32x = 4,066,581.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,066,581.25/2,663.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.88

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