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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.98, 3,999.60 and 1,022.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.98, 3,999.60 and 1,022.58 is: 1,534.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.98 : 3,999.60 = 1,022.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.98/3,999.60 = 1,022.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.98x = 3,999.60 × 1,022.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.98x = 4,089,910.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,089,910.97/2,665.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.11

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