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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.18, 3,977.03 and 1,007.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.18, 3,977.03 and 1,007.28 is: 1,511.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.18 : 3,977.03 = 1,007.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.18/3,977.03 = 1,007.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.18x = 3,977.03 × 1,007.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.18x = 4,005,977.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,977.74/2,651.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.02

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