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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.64, 3,999.05 and 1,022.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.64, 3,999.05 and 1,022.18 is: 1,533.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.64 : 3,999.05 = 1,022.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.64/3,999.05 = 1,022.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.64x = 3,999.05 × 1,022.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.64x = 4,087,753.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,087,753.82/2,665.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.50

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