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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.01, 3,977.91 and 1,091.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.01, 3,977.91 and 1,091.59 is: 1,637.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.01 : 3,977.91 = 1,091.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.01/3,977.91 = 1,091.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.01x = 3,977.91 × 1,091.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.01x = 4,342,226.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,342,226.89/2,652.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.33

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