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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.42, 3,966.68 and 1,001.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.42, 3,966.68 and 1,001.74 is: 1,502.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.42 : 3,966.68 = 1,001.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.42/3,966.68 = 1,001.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.42x = 3,966.68 × 1,001.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.42x = 3,973,567.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,973,567.10/2,644.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.62

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