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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.34, 3,977.10 and 1,008.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.34, 3,977.10 and 1,008.66 is: 1,513.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.34 : 3,977.10 = 1,008.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.34/3,977.10 = 1,008.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.34x = 3,977.10 × 1,008.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.34x = 4,011,541.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,011,541.69/2,651.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.02

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