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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.17, 3,998.58 and 1,022.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.17, 3,998.58 and 1,022.23 is: 1,533.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.17 : 3,998.58 = 1,022.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.17/3,998.58 = 1,022.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.17x = 3,998.58 × 1,022.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.17x = 4,087,468.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,087,468.43/2,666.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.09

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