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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649.61, 3,974.64 and 1,006.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649.61, 3,974.64 and 1,006.17 is: 1,509.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649.61 : 3,974.64 = 1,006.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649.61/3,974.64 = 1,006.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649.61x = 3,974.64 × 1,006.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649.61x = 3,999,175.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,999,175.70/2,649.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.34

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