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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.31, 3,975.36 and 1,007.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.31, 3,975.36 and 1,007.97 is: 1,511.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.31 : 3,975.36 = 1,007.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.31/3,975.36 = 1,007.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.31x = 3,975.36 × 1,007.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.31x = 4,007,043.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,043.62/2,651.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.34

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