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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.34, 3,998.04 and 1,021

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.34, 3,998.04 and 1,021 is: 1,532.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.34 : 3,998.04 = 1,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.34/3,998.04 = 1,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.34x = 3,998.04 × 1,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.34x = 4,081,998.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,081,998.84/2,664.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.09

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