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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.02, 3,996.03 and 1,021.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.02, 3,996.03 and 1,021.04 is: 1,531.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.02 : 3,996.03 = 1,021.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.02/3,996.03 = 1,021.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.02x = 3,996.03 × 1,021.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.02x = 4,080,105.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,080,105.31/2,664.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.56

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