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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.68, 3,976.04 and 1,007.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.68, 3,976.04 and 1,007.24 is: 1,510.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.68 : 3,976.04 = 1,007.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.68/3,976.04 = 1,007.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.68x = 3,976.04 × 1,007.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.68x = 4,004,826.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,826.53/2,650.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.87

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