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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.44, 3,977.28 and 1,007.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.44, 3,977.28 and 1,007.44 is: 1,511.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.44 : 3,977.28 = 1,007.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.44/3,977.28 = 1,007.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.44x = 3,977.28 × 1,007.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.44x = 4,006,870.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,006,870.96/2,651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.21

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