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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.99, 3,997.53 and 1,021.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.99, 3,997.53 and 1,021.62 is: 1,532.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.99 : 3,997.53 = 1,021.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.99/3,997.53 = 1,021.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.99x = 3,997.53 × 1,021.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.99x = 4,083,951.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,951.49/2,664.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.45

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