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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501, 3,751.50 and 677

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501, 3,751.50 and 677 is: 1,015.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501 : 3,751.50 = 677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501/3,751.50 = 677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501x = 3,751.50 × 677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501x = 2,539,765.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,765.50/2,501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.50

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