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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.72, 3,976.38 and 1,007.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.72, 3,976.38 and 1,007.10 is: 1,510.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.72 : 3,976.38 = 1,007.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.72/3,976.38 = 1,007.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.72x = 3,976.38 × 1,007.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.72x = 4,004,612.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,612.30/2,651.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.20

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