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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.75, 3,976.13 and 1,111.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.75, 3,976.13 and 1,111.75 is: 1,667.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.75 : 3,976.13 = 1,111.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.75/3,976.13 = 1,111.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.75x = 3,976.13 × 1,111.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.75x = 4,420,462.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,420,462.53/2,650.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.63

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