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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.57, 3,974.99 and 1,007.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.57, 3,974.99 and 1,007.00 is: 1,509.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.57 : 3,974.99 = 1,007.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.57/3,974.99 = 1,007.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.57x = 3,974.99 × 1,007.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.57x = 4,002,790.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,002,790.02/2,651.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.60

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