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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.78, 3,966.94 and 1,001.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.78, 3,966.94 and 1,001.34 is: 1,501.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.78 : 3,966.94 = 1,001.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.78/3,966.94 = 1,001.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.78x = 3,966.94 × 1,001.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.78x = 3,972,253.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,972,253.20/2,644.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.92

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