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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.34, 3,965.52 and 1,000.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.34, 3,965.52 and 1,000.01 is: 1,499.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.34 : 3,965.52 = 1,000.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.34/3,965.52 = 1,000.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.34x = 3,965.52 × 1,000.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.34x = 3,965,559.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,965,559.66/2,644.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.64

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