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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,646.41, 3,967.92 and 1,001.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,646.41, 3,967.92 and 1,001.97 is: 1,502.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,646.41 : 3,967.92 = 1,001.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,646.41/3,967.92 = 1,001.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,646.41x = 3,967.92 × 1,001.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,646.41x = 3,975,736.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,975,736.80/2,646.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.32

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