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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.75, 3,977.63 and 1,112.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.75, 3,977.63 and 1,112.75 is: 1,669.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.75 : 3,977.63 = 1,112.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.75/3,977.63 = 1,112.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.75x = 3,977.63 × 1,112.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.75x = 4,426,107.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,426,107.78/2,651.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.13

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