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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.81, 3,967.33 and 1,001.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.81, 3,967.33 and 1,001.15 is: 1,501.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.81 : 3,967.33 = 1,001.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.81/3,967.33 = 1,001.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.81x = 3,967.33 × 1,001.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.81x = 3,971,870.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,971,870.09/2,644.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.76

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