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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.10, 3,753.20 and 653.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.10, 3,753.20 and 653.10 is: 979.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.10 : 3,753.20 = 653.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.10/3,753.20 = 653.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.10x = 3,753.20 × 653.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.10x = 2,451,214.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,214.92/2,502.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.66

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