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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.94, 3,995.28 and 1,021.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.94, 3,995.28 and 1,021.26 is: 1,531.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.94 : 3,995.28 = 1,021.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.94/3,995.28 = 1,021.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.94x = 3,995.28 × 1,021.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.94x = 4,080,219.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,080,219.65/2,663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.65

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