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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.16, 3,996.96 and 1,021.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.16, 3,996.96 and 1,021.56 is: 1,531.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.16 : 3,996.96 = 1,021.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.16/3,996.96 = 1,021.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.16x = 3,996.96 × 1,021.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.16x = 4,083,134.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,134.46/2,666.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.47

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