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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.56, 3,997.92 and 1,021.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.56, 3,997.92 and 1,021.88 is: 1,533.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.56 : 3,997.92 = 1,021.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.56/3,997.92 = 1,021.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.56x = 3,997.92 × 1,021.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.56x = 4,085,394.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,085,394.49/2,664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.23

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