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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.32, 3,973.92 and 1,006.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.32, 3,973.92 and 1,006.98 is: 1,509.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.32 : 3,973.92 = 1,006.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.32/3,973.92 = 1,006.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.32x = 3,973.92 × 1,006.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.32x = 4,001,667.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,001,667.90/2,650.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.88

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