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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.10, 3,976.65 and 1,111.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.10, 3,976.65 and 1,111.74 is: 1,667.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.10 : 3,976.65 = 1,111.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.10/3,976.65 = 1,111.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.10x = 3,976.65 × 1,111.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.10x = 4,421,000.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,421,000.87/2,651.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.61

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