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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.59, 3,995.52 and 1,019.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.59, 3,995.52 and 1,019.56 is: 1,529.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.59 : 3,995.52 = 1,019.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.59/3,995.52 = 1,019.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.59x = 3,995.52 × 1,019.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.59x = 4,073,672.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,073,672.37/2,663.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.39

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