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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.85, 3,977.04 and 1,007.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.85, 3,977.04 and 1,007.49 is: 1,510.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.85 : 3,977.04 = 1,007.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.85/3,977.04 = 1,007.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.85x = 3,977.04 × 1,007.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.85x = 4,006,828.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,006,828.03/2,651.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.96

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