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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.69, 3,827.54 and 1,012.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.69, 3,827.54 and 1,012.69 is: 1,519.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.69 : 3,827.54 = 1,012.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.69/3,827.54 = 1,012.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.69x = 3,827.54 × 1,012.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.69x = 3,876,096.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,096.85/2,551.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.03

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