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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.23, 3,993.62 and 1,020.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.23, 3,993.62 and 1,020.15 is: 1,530.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.23 : 3,993.62 = 1,020.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.23/3,993.62 = 1,020.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.23x = 3,993.62 × 1,020.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.23x = 4,074,091.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,074,091.44/2,662.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.33

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