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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.18, 3,975.27 and 1,006.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.18, 3,975.27 and 1,006.34 is: 1,509.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.18 : 3,975.27 = 1,006.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.18/3,975.27 = 1,006.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.18x = 3,975.27 × 1,006.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.18x = 4,000,473.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,473.21/2,650.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.51

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