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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.92, 3,999.44 and 1,023.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.92, 3,999.44 and 1,023.68 is: 1,535.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.92 : 3,999.44 = 1,023.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.92/3,999.44 = 1,023.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.92x = 3,999.44 × 1,023.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.92x = 4,094,146.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,094,146.74/2,665.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.74

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