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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,646.66, 3,967.59 and 1,002.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,646.66, 3,967.59 and 1,002.78 is: 1,503.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,646.66 : 3,967.59 = 1,002.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,646.66/3,967.59 = 1,002.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,646.66x = 3,967.59 × 1,002.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,646.66x = 3,978,619.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,978,619.90/2,646.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.26

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