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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.21, 3,966.35 and 1,000.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.21, 3,966.35 and 1,000.32 is: 1,500.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.21 : 3,966.35 = 1,000.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.21/3,966.35 = 1,000.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.21x = 3,966.35 × 1,000.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.21x = 3,967,604.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,604.98/2,644.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.49

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