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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.13, 3,826.71 and 1,012.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.13, 3,826.71 and 1,012.13 is: 1,518.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.13 : 3,826.71 = 1,012.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.13/3,826.71 = 1,012.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.13x = 3,826.71 × 1,012.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.13x = 3,873,108.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,873,108.86/2,551.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.20

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