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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.55, 3,993.03 and 1,019.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.55, 3,993.03 and 1,019.79 is: 1,528.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.55 : 3,993.03 = 1,019.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.55/3,993.03 = 1,019.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.55x = 3,993.03 × 1,019.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.55x = 4,072,052.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,072,052.06/2,663.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.81

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