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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.35, 3,977.01 and 1,111.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.35, 3,977.01 and 1,111.27 is: 1,666.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.35 : 3,977.01 = 1,111.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.35/3,977.01 = 1,111.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.35x = 3,977.01 × 1,111.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.35x = 4,419,526.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419,526.35/2,651.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.90

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