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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.01, 3,976.92 and 1,009.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.01, 3,976.92 and 1,009.14 is: 1,513.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.01 : 3,976.92 = 1,009.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.01/3,976.92 = 1,009.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.01x = 3,976.92 × 1,009.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.01x = 4,013,269.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013,269.05/2,651.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.86

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