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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.45, 3,975.62 and 1,008.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.45, 3,975.62 and 1,008.11 is: 1,511.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.45 : 3,975.62 = 1,008.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.45/3,975.62 = 1,008.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.45x = 3,975.62 × 1,008.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.45x = 4,007,867.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,867.18/2,651.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.58

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