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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649.38, 3,974.07 and 1,005.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649.38, 3,974.07 and 1,005.77 is: 1,508.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649.38 : 3,974.07 = 1,005.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649.38/3,974.07 = 1,005.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649.38x = 3,974.07 × 1,005.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649.38x = 3,997,000.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,000.38/2,649.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.66

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