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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.97, 3,979.97 and 1,009.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.97, 3,979.97 and 1,009.39 is: 1,514.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.97 : 3,979.97 = 1,009.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.97/3,979.97 = 1,009.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.97x = 3,979.97 × 1,009.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.97x = 4,017,324.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,324.85/2,652.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.27

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