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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.74, 3,976.70 and 1,007.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.74, 3,976.70 and 1,007.32 is: 1,511.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.74 : 3,976.70 = 1,007.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.74/3,976.70 = 1,007.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.74x = 3,976.70 × 1,007.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.74x = 4,005,809.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,809.44/2,650.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.20

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