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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.77, 3,977.34 and 1,353.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.77, 3,977.34 and 1,353.15 is: 2,030.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.77 : 3,977.34 = 1,353.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.77/3,977.34 = 1,353.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.77x = 3,977.34 × 1,353.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.77x = 5,381,937.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,381,937.62/2,650.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.33

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