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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.90, 3,966.98 and 1,001.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.90, 3,966.98 and 1,001.23 is: 1,501.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.90 : 3,966.98 = 1,001.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.90/3,966.98 = 1,001.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.90x = 3,966.98 × 1,001.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.90x = 3,971,851.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,971,851.97/2,644.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.70

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