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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.10, 3,976.50 and 1,091.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.10, 3,976.50 and 1,091.30 is: 1,637.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.10 : 3,976.50 = 1,091.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.10/3,976.50 = 1,091.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.10x = 3,976.50 × 1,091.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.10x = 4,339,554.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,339,554.45/2,650.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.51

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