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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.65, 3,977.34 and 1,008.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.65, 3,977.34 and 1,008.06 is: 1,512.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.65 : 3,977.34 = 1,008.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.65/3,977.34 = 1,008.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.65x = 3,977.34 × 1,008.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.65x = 4,009,397.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009,397.36/2,651.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.04

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