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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.01, 3,977.73 and 1,353.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.01, 3,977.73 and 1,353.39 is: 2,030.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.01 : 3,977.73 = 1,353.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.01/3,977.73 = 1,353.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.01x = 3,977.73 × 1,353.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.01x = 5,383,420.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,383,420.00/2,651.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.71

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