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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.77, 4,009.62 and 1,007.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.77, 4,009.62 and 1,007.46 is: 1,511.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.77 : 4,009.62 = 1,007.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.77/4,009.62 = 1,007.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.77x = 4,009.62 × 1,007.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.77x = 4,039,531.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,039,531.77/2,671.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.93

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