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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.96, 3,977.40 and 1,352.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.96, 3,977.40 and 1,352.56 is: 2,029.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.96 : 3,977.40 = 1,352.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.96/3,977.40 = 1,352.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.96x = 3,977.40 × 1,352.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.96x = 5,379,672.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,379,672.14/2,650.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.33

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