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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.67, 3,977.44 and 1,009.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.67, 3,977.44 and 1,009.33 is: 1,513.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.67 : 3,977.44 = 1,009.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.67/3,977.44 = 1,009.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.67x = 3,977.44 × 1,009.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.67x = 4,014,537.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014,537.05/2,652.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.39

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