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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.52, 3,976.64 and 1,007.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.52, 3,976.64 and 1,007.52 is: 1,511.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.52 : 3,976.64 = 1,007.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.52/3,976.64 = 1,007.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.52x = 3,976.64 × 1,007.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.52x = 4,006,544.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,006,544.33/2,650.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.61

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