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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.51, 3,980.43 and 1,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.51, 3,980.43 and 1,009.20 is: 1,514.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.51 : 3,980.43 = 1,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.51/3,980.43 = 1,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.51x = 3,980.43 × 1,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.51x = 4,017,049.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,049.96/2,652.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.43

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