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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.30, 3,975.37 and 1,007.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.30, 3,975.37 and 1,007.96 is: 1,511.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.30 : 3,975.37 = 1,007.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.30/3,975.37 = 1,007.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.30x = 3,975.37 × 1,007.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.30x = 4,007,013.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,013.95/2,651.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.34

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