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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.98, 3,967.66 and 1,001.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.98, 3,967.66 and 1,001.22 is: 1,501.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.98 : 3,967.66 = 1,001.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.98/3,967.66 = 1,001.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.98x = 3,967.66 × 1,001.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.98x = 3,972,500.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,972,500.55/2,644.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.90

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