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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.11, 3,972.51 and 1,006.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.11, 3,972.51 and 1,006.76 is: 1,508.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.11 : 3,972.51 = 1,006.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.11/3,972.51 = 1,006.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.11x = 3,972.51 × 1,006.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.11x = 3,999,364.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,999,364.17/2,651.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.56

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