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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651, 3,975 and 1,092.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651, 3,975 and 1,092.08 is: 1,637.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651 : 3,975 = 1,092.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651/3,975 = 1,092.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651x = 3,975 × 1,092.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651x = 4,341,018
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,341,018/2,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.50

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