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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.56, 3,975.36 and 1,007.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.56, 3,975.36 and 1,007.92 is: 1,511.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.56 : 3,975.36 = 1,007.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.56/3,975.36 = 1,007.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.56x = 3,975.36 × 1,007.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.56x = 4,006,844.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,006,844.85/2,651.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.13

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